New postnatal gene therapy offers hope for congenital hearing loss

MedicalXpress | 六月 30, 2026

Hereditary hearing loss affects millions globally, with mutations in the SLC26A4 gene among the most common genetic triggers, particularly across Asian populations. This condition leads to severe-to-profound deafness accompanied by inner ear malformations, such as an abnormally enlarged vestibular aqueduct and endolymphatic sac.