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Researchers have found a gene that links deafness to cell death in the inner ear in humans – creating new opportunities.

A person's hearing can be damaged by loud noise, aging and even certain medications, with little recourse beyond a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

Mice studies in California show the way to a new drug that could prevent hearing loss from loud music and aging.

They found that mutations in this gene trigger a molecular process known as the unfolded protein response (UPR), leading to the death of hair cells in the inner ear, contributing to deafness.

Researchers have found a gene that links deafness to cell death in the inner ear in humans – creating new opportunities for averting hearing loss.

Gene link found: Deafness tied to inner ear cell death, opening doors to stop hearing loss

<p>A person’s hearing can be damaged by loud noise, aging and even certain medications, with little recourse beyond a hearing aid or cochlear implant.  </p>

Gene link found: Deafness tied to inner ear cell death, opening doors to stop hearing loss

“We can hardly sleep at night. We don’t know where to ask for help.”

Multiple factors converged to derail the peace process prior to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The lessons from this failure can inform policymakers on how to successfully pursue a new round of political peace talks involving the Taliban and all major segments of Afghan society.