Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Hearing Loss Gene Discovered

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Antwerp, Belgium, June 19 (UPI)-"Belgian scientists have identified a gene responsible for the most common cause of hearing loss among white adults-otosclerosis.

A University of Antwerp team, led by Melissa Thys, said the finding might lead to new treatments for the malady that affects approximately 1 in 250 people."

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