Areas of Research

Scientists in the MORL have cloned or collaborated in the identification of more than 20% of the 224 deafness-causing genes and are exploring new ways to treat hearing loss.

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Discovering and Mapping

Mapping 170+ loci for non-syndromic hearing loss.

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Genetics and Hearing Loss

The identification of more than 224 deafness-causing genes.

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Treatment Options for Hearing Loss

Investigating gene therapies to treat forms of genetic hearing loss.