Pioneering gene therapy restores deaf toddler's hearing | BBC News

[@sharonbyrd8625]

Hurray for science! So many will benefit from this. Congratulations

[@Nickdeaugustine]

Science is truly miraculous!

[@hypercc1]

Bravo. This is why science is so important. To help a deaf child hear is, frankly, amazing.

[@sharpshooter4063]

Now this is the type of media hype we need. Positive news

[@RogerMellie-yk3gw]

Deaf people might not agree. They're quite happy to be Deaf

[@jacoburban2757]

⁠@@RogerMellie-yk3gwwhile that is true deaf people still face barriers in our society and giving a child a life where she will never have to face these barriers is a accomplishment that should be celebrated

[@RogerMellie-yk3gw]

@@jacoburban2757 Not really. Robbing of the opportunity of being part of a proud Deaf culture and community isn't necessarily a good thing.

[@SC_jamesbond007jua]

@@RogerMellie-yk3gw Nah deaf community will no longer be in the future because of gene therapy deafness

[@tevvy285]

Aint nobody truly wanna be deaf. If you're born deaf maybe your more comfortable with not hearing. But I dont believe people truly would be happy to be deaf tf ​@RogerMellie-yk3gw

[@Venator237]

This is a great accomplishment! I hope this will be the first step to helping more people.

[@Narloxs]

In no time at all we will have cured every disease in existence. Crazy time to be alive.

[@artvampire5421]

@@Narloxsdeafness isn’t a disease it’s a disability

[@cianlewis-hughes5172]

No we won’t, costs too much money, they don’t want to help people only the young they help & that’s it

[@Redzwan]

Congratulations UK doctors and researchers.

[@jakebhenry2228]

Yes, SCIENCE!

[@directoraldo]

What a time to be alive 🙌🏾 I hope they're working on one that can cure depression too 😢

[@codswallop164]

No thanks the last time they had to lock us down to cause depression before propagandizing us into the gene therapy.

[@jbcentral1545]

I agree, and anxiety 😟

[@Hahtalekinn]

SSRI

[@jbcentral1545]

@@Hahtalekinn Been there, done that. Tablets produce a false effect, the only way to overcome the issues in one’s head is to actually address them properly. Medication does nothing to help it at worst, and maybe only mildly masks it at best. My anxiety is deep rooted and likely stems from past events in my life. Until I’ve figured out everything in my head, or my brain is somehow rewired through some groundbreaking surgery… medicine will not do anything for it.

[@maiorproposita9957]

Anxiety and depression have nothing to do with genes. They can be solved with psychological therapies

[@KasirRham]

Congratulations to the doctors, scientists, and of course to Opal and her family

[@annab9994]

What an amazing progress it is! Wow!

[@ReallyJustAnotherDay]

What a beautiful name for this little angel. Very happy news. Congratulations to all involved.

[@kellyrobinson6663]

This is the kinda news that makes you believe in the goodness of humanity and should be splashed across all front pages of the news. Well bloody done to the medical professionals on this amazing win. So pleased for this little girl and her family ❤

[@Indukumawat_22]

I came here after taking my current affairs class 😅 Good to see this baby girl ❤

[@djjjjj]

Thats amazing

[@samaafaiz6523]

Such mind-blowing invention I hope that all humanity able to have the benefit of it ; it will be redeem for a numberless of disorders

[@zahidchoudhryzahidchoudhry7452]

Accolades for the team of doctors who performed this feat and best wishes for the child and family💐

[@palashmatt1435]

Outstanding massage 😮 Thank you BBC team.

[@MrSidReal]

Things are really progressing at the speed of science

[@Anonymous77h]

God bless you baby 😇

[@Natashreo]

Human DNA is like computer code. It can be edited. This is huge.

[@ericastones1052]

This can help many people from those born unable to walk to blind and deaf. This will be amazing and our government won't allow it.

[@JakesOnline]

Finally, a video that explains how it works.

[@司徒王朗-y2v]

Awesome. Thumbs up to you scientists.

[@ShelleyM007]

So wonderful to see news which is pure joy, happiness (and true hope for other deaf children/ people in the future!)

[@flashflame4952]

I've always been a real SCIENCE DORK and this is just another reason why I am happy to be one! Fantastic!!! Well done Science!!!!

[@stonehorsegaming]

This is fantastic!

[@karlacostar4114]

This is amazing. This could cure so many. This is just the beginning. Wow i think of all the people with genetic illnesses like cysticfibrosis , heart disease... blindness. ect How this could stop suffering

[@michaeltoma9329]

I’m all for it, keep progressing our technological and scientific capabilities.

[@Tini_Scrapitti]

Awesome! One can understand the parents' fear and hesitation, as there always will be risk with new technologies and treatments, but SCIENCE ROCKS!

[@jacoburban2757]

As a geologist major I appreciate this comment 😂😂

[@alikanadkrk709]

How may I find Doctors or Hospitals about treatment.Please help me regarding this topic because I have 2 deaf siblings.I wanna change them life.

[@BilalMammari]

Me too I try to find them

[@nimratalha8828]

Me too... i have 2 deaf children

[@misssandhuoriginal]

Me too

[@kainaat-ummati]

Can anyone please explain which gene is replay

[@Nickdeaugustine]

They explained it in the video 1:24 It's the OTOF gene. Definitely worth googling.

[@BondJFK]

onlyfans gene

[@titteryenot4524]

Gene Simmons.

[@curiositycloset2359]

At least they are doing actual trials on this one, rather than rolling it out on mass, under emergency legislation.

[@ReginaK2]

Amazing!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Wonderful!

[@krisfinley6706]

This is incredible news! 👏 As someone else mentioned, I hope they'll soon develop a treatment like this for blindness as well 🙏

[@samsontashome]

Good news, especially for families like me who have children like her! One day my baby could hear....

[@marianlincoln9008]

NOW if they can do the same thing for blindness... how Miraculous that will be. Im sure Helene Keller would Approve.

[@charlesapana9935]

Amazing

[@teona819]

I hope they make it available for others too🤞

[@kiringo4807]

Can it be done on elders?

[@annab9994]

Not yet.

[@cianlewis-hughes5172]

In about 1000 years at this rate

[@SC_jamesbond007jua]

I'm waiting for it and 25 years old.

[@besnikzogaj9887]

Well done, science warriors!

[@mateiteca1780]

Great news, congrats!

[@fullstack5461]

That's great news!

[@farazzardariali.]

This is not only a science anymore add the word magic 😂❤

[@ImranAnsari-x9l]

In which hospital available

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

.brilliant brilliant brilliant

[@AyshaFatima-h9t]

I want to apply for my daughter 20 month old India

[@j7ndominica051]

Does it only work on babies because they are still growing? Will they undo the "cochealr implant"? Imagine having assymetric hearing with one headphone only.

[@curiositycloset2359]

I have that. It's fine.

[@lfeb]

WOW!!!!

[@followeroftheway8454]

How does that replace her original DNA within the ear, unless it was via her blood, but it would have to replace her original faulty DNA gene chain?

[@followeroftheway8454]

Opal's can be unlucky but it seems it was lucky for her. 😊

[@JASON9948]

The first Post Birth Genetically Modified Human

[@Anonymous77h]

When will gene therapy available in india ?

[@phoenixreborn6065]

"No real evidence of any harm or adverse effects" - Where have heard that one before? 🤔

[@briantitchener4829]

Apparenly, they used a harmless virus to deliver the DNA. Hope it's safer than something else.

[@ShivaRajpoot99]

How much it costs? Anyone please

[@MrSwordmaster123]

my son is waiting for this....

[@targetguy777]

wow glad to hear finally a cure however 60 yrs to late for my sister.

[@blitzsturm5614]

Thank the doctors. We need her to be older to tell

[@ruthsutherland2573]

It'll be good to see the studies and science behind this new therapy.

[@fionajordan6842]

You can look it up

[@ruthsutherland2573]

@@fionajordan6842 were will that be please send any info

[@JosephineEze79]

Deaf ppl are gonna say this is a blow on the deaf community.

[@annab9994]

Don’t put your words in other’s mouth..

[@DartmoorAR]

Some of them are definitely opposed to this. Most agree that it is the absolute right of the parents.

[@RajeshKumar-tv9hn]

Wow congratulations x x. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 x. I lost my hearing through mumps will it work for me omg x x. 😢😮😢🎉😮😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@srr4745]

Works only for those patients who have gene defect wrt OTOF gene. Not for acquired cases like yours.

[@RajeshKumar-tv9hn]

@ kool as in cool x x x z c x z.

[@lippydalips4537]

That's Amazing!😊❤👍🏻

[@steppfunny6060]

0:47

[@DG123z]

And so it begins

[@lokitan-hk6ze]

What a breakthrough

[@AP-qj9qu]

What was the cost involved in this process????

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

02:46. This was part of an international study.

[@briantitchener4829]

@@MariaMartinez-researcher Nothing for the family involved. NHS.

[@EvaLou42]

This is a really rare form of hearing loss, but my son was just diagnosed with the same thing (Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder) unilaterally. His right ear is normal and in his left ear he is profoundly deaf. I also heard of a boy this year in the US who got this gene therapy treatment, and it completely restored his hearing to normal levels. This has to do with the OTOF gene, so I guess genetic testing Is needed to see if that is the cause of my son’s auditory neuropathy. Does anybody know what percentage of people with auditory neuropathy have it because of this gene mutation and meet all the qualifications to be candidates for this gene therapy?

[@SunitaLandge-t2k]

Therapy kya hai

[@al28854]

1:24 'A harmless modified virus'. So isn't how the zombie apocalypse started in the movie 'I Am Legend' ?

[@joermnyc]

Modified viruses have been used for many things from these treatments to vaccines (most vaccines are inert viruses, unable to make you sick, but it’s still enough to get your immune system on the attack.)

[@briantitchener4829]

Movies? This is the real world.

[@auro1986]

now all can listen to bbc

[@PCs454]

so it only works for babies? i want to edit myself like video game customiser :(

[@coffeecrashed]

YEA, SCIENCE!

[@jeffmeyer9319]

Miraculous

[@polygonalmasonary]

Another medical miracle first for Britain that American medical companies will profiteer off the back of 😞🇬🇧🌈♥️🙏

[@Hearing_Health]

This is just the future. Birds have been able to regenerate their hearing forever. Soon hearing loss and tinnitus will be cured with a simple pill or injection.

[@ramut108]

When it's come to India

[@markmartin2292]

Cure baldness next.

[@Nxck2440]

no you can live with that

[@SherKhan-if5ew]

Is this More Affective than Cochlear implant .

[@rebekahlittle2131]

❤

[@TSOP2020]

Only a matter of time before cyberpunk 2077 is a reality and character customization will be a real thing.

[@JT0007]

More evolved 🫡🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Bungle-UK]

Pardon?

[@pranititiwari6525]

🙏🎉👍

[@AA-ws2uw]

This will be weaponised too 😢

[@skymanifest8339]

Wow, the BBC actually acknowledges the existence of British people.

[@Diarimahmoud]

I'm really happy for those kinds who suffer from deaf ears and a little bit of what it is? So I appreciate u to not.

[@HenkyMizella]

😊

[@evanmcarthur478]

Now the poor will be able to hear!

[@sarah-kk4om]

The words gene therapy are chilling. Poor baby has been genetically modified. I hope she will be ok

[@srr4745]

You know nothing on Gene therapy. Go read.

[@thasannagulathasan5730]

Jesus blessing the a baby 💗💞🌷✝️🛐 Halleluja Amen 🙏

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

Thank scientists. not your wishful thinking.

[@jimmclean7938]

Wonderful

[@dimamatat5548]

Very good. But can we go even further, as in, making the child's hearing better than normal?

[@annab9994]

What for?

[@dimamatat5548]

@@annab9994 To make him work in search and rescue, reconnaissance, etc.

[@sunnikhan4633]

Could this help Autism??

[@annab9994]

No.

[@srr4745]

Try stem cell therapy for autism

[@captainnope747]

Oh boy, the crab pot of deafness ain’t gonna like this one

[@curiositycloset2359]

Lol remember when everybody took experimental gene therapy drugs, four years ago, without any idea of the long term consequences? That was wild 😅

[@Tao_Tology]

No, dear, since that didn't happen. Apart from your not having any idea. Because you are willfully igmorant.

[@curiositycloset2359]

@@Tao_Tology lol, it was untested. Still is. And you took it lol wilfully ignorant indeed.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@curiositycloset2359 "it was un..." Nope. 'lol' you really don't want to know. You _could_ read up on the work that was done........but you don't want that. 🤣

[@Nxck2440]

You know, words like "gene therapy" actually have meanings, it's not just "any science I don't like". Gene therapy means permanently changing the DNA of one or more cells in the body for therapeutic purposes, like what was done in this video. The vaccine did not change any DNA in any cell at any time. It delivered mRNA which was turned into a protein by your own cells which was used to defend against the coronavirus.

[@curiositycloset2359]

@@Tao_Tology LoL vaccines usually go through 10 to 15 years of trials. When was it developed, when was it rolled out? I'm afraid you can't accept reality. But that's not my problem, it's yours.

[@Tao_Tology]

It is important to remember that there are very many deaf people who have absolutely no interest in being "cured".

[@Groundedsquirrel]

The mother describes deafness as an obstacle, which it is not. What about deaf culture and language, right?

[@Tao_Tology]

@@Groundedsquirrel And the, implicit, attitude that someone who doesn't hear (or has limited hearing) "should" do.

[@michaeltoma9329]

I’m more progressive than most people, but there is no problem with “curing” deafness. Is there anything wrong with being deaf or blind? No. But I think preventing it in kids if possible is not wrong.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@michaeltoma9329 Honey, get over yourself.

[@annab9994]

It’s always better to be given a choice.

[@phoque121]

Science 1 x 0 Religion 🤷‍♂

[@maryammaryam5596]

ignorant 🤡

[@Ahmedmohamed-xj1gi]

Religion such as Islam actually has scientific discoveries such as earth shape which is irregularly shaped ellipsoid and many more and that's coming from a book written 1,400 years ago , Islam embraces science and encourage people to read and learn

[@phoque121]

@@Ahmedmohamed-xj1gi That's like saying that the N@zis were not that bad because they had good policies on infrastructure

[@Ahmedmohamed-xj1gi]

@@phoque121 We can't compare islam to nazism because musims and christians and non believers lived side by side and are still living side by side in many countries , from the Quran verses too

[@phoque121]

@@Ahmedmohamed-xj1gi India: war against Hindus; Israel: war against Jews; Europe/US: war against Christians, Atheists and Agnostics; Myanmar: war against Buddhists There seem to be few places where they are not at war against other religious groups there (except for places that used to be diverse until minorities were just exterminated, like Turkey)

[@alexpeters1080]

Baa

[@elijahstuffs]

Science does what religion can't

[@billdu0342]

the day where we can make cat girls is approaching

[@curiositycloset2359]

They already make cat bois

[@MrMarshmelloBoi]

Imagine how Comrade Stephen Hawking would feel if he'd seen this if he was still alive...

[@curiositycloset2359]

They technically had this when he was alive. But it was experimental.