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The science paper:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03773-w

Otoferlin was already working for children

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[–] LostXOR@fedia.io 34 points 4 days ago

Six months later, all 10 showed considerable hearing improvement, with the average volume of perceptible sound improving from 106 decibels (very loud) to 52 (much fainter).

They're understating that a bit; that's an increase in sensitivity of over five orders of magnitude. 106 decibels is about as loud as a chainsaw; 52 is on par with a normal conversation.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 18 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I thought the implants were magic, but this seems even more so. Glad to hear this technique is making progress.

[–] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

So am I, plan on improving it.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Inb4 the deaf community shits on this because they consider it "cultural erasure"