(Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) In 2013, Mass. Eye and Ear researchers restored partial hearing to mice by converting stem cells into hair cells. However, the success of this approach was limited by the small number of stem cells in the ear. In a new study, the researchers have shown that they can augment the number of those cells, and then convert them into hair cells, lending hope that full hearing can be restored to those with acquired hearing loss.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2lrBBDU
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