Can You Hear Me Now? Stem Cells Restore Hearing In Deaf Gerbils – When Will It Work On Humans? | Singularity Hub | Longevity science | Scoop.it
From singularityhub.com - September 19, 2012 8:16 AM

In a new study, scientists were able to restore partial hearing to deaf gerbils by implanting human embryonic stem cells in their ears.

 

Although the complex technology would not be possible in humans at this time, the breakthrough offers hope for future development.