Guest guest Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I picked up some information on the ongoing research at University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Will share with you a bit at a time. LOTS going on there. A NEW GENE FOR AUDITORY NEUROPATHY IDENTIFIED The research team of Division Chief Marci Lesperance and Professor Margit Burmeister has identified a gene mutation that causes auditory neuropathy - a rare form of hearing loss. A mutation in the gene DIAPH3 was found to cause an overproduction of diaphanous protein, which leads to significant reduction in the hearing of fruit flies. The team collected DNA from a family in which several memebers developed hearing loss during their teenage years. The hearing loss progressed to profound bilateral deafness, for which several family members were successfully treated with cochlear implants. Combining genetic inheritance information with biological function studies enabled the team to make this significant identification. " Since we knew of only two genes associated with auditory neuropathy, finding this gene mutation is significant " says Dr. Lesperance. Dr. Lesperance and her colleagues are currently recruiting research subjects for their studies aimed at identifying other genes involved in genetic hearing loss. For more information, see www.umclinicalstudies.org Don't ask ME any more about it. I'm just reporting what I've read, for anone who is interested. ____________________________________________________________ Groupon & #8482 Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city & #39;s best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4de1a452a890111e9bcst06duc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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