Researchers Link Gene to Form of Deafness
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Researchers have identified a gene that prevents the regeneration of inner ear cells that are critical to hearing, a discovery experts say is the first step toward finding a way to correct the most common form of deafness among the elderly.
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Scientists say they have linked a faulty copy of a gene with the development of breast cancer.
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(HealthDay News) -- While deafness can be present at birth because of genetic factors or complications of birth itself, other medical and environmental factors can cause deafness after birth.
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A protein deep in the ear is essential for normal hearing and could help develop treatments for deafness, researchers believe.
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A mutant gene triggers mental retardation by changing the way brain cells communicate, research shows.
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Musicians and singers work for years to  develop their sense of pitch but few can name a musical note  without a reference tone. U.S. researchers on Monday said one  gene may be the key to that coveted ability.
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Scientists have discovered a genetic variation that may help explain why some people who develop the condition get no relief from drug treatments.
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A gene is identified for otosclerosis, the single most common cause of hearing loss among white adults.
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New findings on how people make sounds could lead to better speech recognition and synthesis.
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Scientists have identified a genetic change that raises a child's risk of developing asthma, a discovery that may lead to better treatments for one of the most common chronic childhood ailments.
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Scientists identify a gene which controls the body's ability to repair the nerve damage inflicted by diseases like multiple sclerosis.
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Scientists have identified the gene that controls a baby's first breath.
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Scientists have found a key gene which appears to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
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A gene encoding a protein that appears to be a biological switch has been linked to a form of Parkinson&#39;s disease and could provide insight into halting molecular events that spur the illness.
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Scientists have discovered the first gene that influences a person's height.
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Harvard researchers have identified the most important protein involved in hearing, which may be the first step toward eventual gene therapy for deafness.
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Scientists unveil what they say could be the next generation of implants designed to offer hearing to the profoundly deaf.