Genes That Can Forecast Hearing Loss or Impariments
Ever since one of the most influential genetics researchers, James Watson, helped discover DNA, scientists across the globe have been making discoveries and identifying the relationship between genes and various health problems, including hearing loss. The connection between genes and hearing impairments has been documented by many studies. Nearly 100 genes are now known to play a role in hearing loss.
A new study being carried out at an acclaimed university concerns the genetic and environmental factors affecting hearing loss, the third most common chronic impairment among older adults after arthritis and hypertension.
Several of the various genes responsible for hereditary deafness or hearing loss have been identified thanks to this important research. European scientists identified a gene called TGBF1, which they classify as responsible for the most common cause of hearing loss among white adults, an abnormal growth of bone in the inner ear, otosclerosis.
Learn more about otosclerosis in future blog posts!