Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week agoHearing breakthrough holds up - Harvard Gazette
Gene therapy for inherited deafness shows significant and lasting improvements in hearing and speech recognition, especially in younger patients.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), or Hunter syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder primarily affecting boys, caused by a deficiency in the enzyme needed to break down sugar molecules. This harmful buildup in cells and tissues impacts multiple body systems, causing frequent infections, organ enlargement and developmental disabilities. Management involves supportive care and enzyme replacement therapy, as there is currently no cure,