Deafness

Study reveals unexpected role of TMC proteins in deafness

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Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes haywire-due to genetic mutations, noise-induced damage, or certain medications-it may be what kills the delicate sensory cells in our ears, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more

Report shows alarming measles resurgence in Europe and US

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A recent report shows cases of measles across the World Health Organization’s European Region, which includes the UK, are the highest they’ve been for more than 25 years. At the same time, large outbreaks of measles in the US have led to the first measles deaths there since 2015. For our new series, LSHTM Unpacked, … Read more