Two ‘remarkable’ new gene therapy studies have shown ‘tremendous’ progress in treating deafness and blindness - Professor Luke O’Neill.
Two ‘remarkable’ new gene therapy studies have shown ‘tremendous’ progress in treating deafness and blindness, according to Professor Luke O’ Neill .this morning, the Trinity professor said the two studies could eventually benefit 'millions and millions' of people around the world., saw five children who were born deaf hearing in both ears for the first time.
He warned that the therapy remains experimental and risks remain, but added: “So far, this shows safety is really good in this as well, which is tremendous.” The study's main focus was to test whether the approach was safe and effective, with researchers finding the approach had encouraging results and no harmful side effects.
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