You might have heard of the cochlear implant. It’s an electronic device also referred to as a neuroprosthesis, serving as a bionic replacement for the human ear. These implants have brought an ...

The Japanese government has approved a therapeutic drug for neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), an intractable disorder that affects the auditory nerves, the first such approval in the world.

This shows regenerated auditory nerves after gene therapy (top) compared with no treatment (below). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...