Reversing Deafness: Yi Yi's Story

This chapter explores an innovative gene therapy developed in China that has successfully reversed congenital deafness in children, highlighted by the inspiring case of a young girl named Yi Yi who can now hear her mother for the first time. It discusses the therapy's mechanism, emotional impact, and implications for treating hearing loss, while also examining the challenges of commercialization due to limited patient populations. Through personal narratives and scientific insights, the chapter showcases the potential of gene therapy as a groundbreaking advancement in medical treatment.