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Stem Cells Could Cure Deafness

Researchers believe breakthrough will help reverse hearing loss

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2009 6:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Stem cell researchers have made a breakthrough they believe could someday cure deafness, the Times of London reports. The British team, working with stem cells from the inner ear, have successfully grown early versions of the cells that enable hearing and now aim to create...   Read full story »

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