The study sheds light on mechanisms that could help humans recover from hearing loss.
A new study from USC Stem Cell scientists reveals how certain animals, such as zebrafish and lizards, can regenerate their hearing by reactivating dormant gene regulators.
The discovery provides insight into the mechanisms that could one day help humans recover from hearing loss and balance disorders.
Led by Tuo Shi, Ksenia Gnedeva, and Gage Crump from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the research focuses on the inner ear’s two critical cell types: sensory cells, which detect sound, and supporting cells, which provide structural and functional support.
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