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New Gene Therapy Lets Deaf Kids Hear Whispers for Free
Health & WellnessJun 2

New Gene Therapy Lets Deaf Kids Hear Whispers for Free

A groundbreaking gene therapy called Otarmeni is restoring hearing to children born deaf, and the company is offering it completely free in the U.S. Kids who couldn't hear a lawnmower next to them can now hear whispers within months of treatment.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Deafness, Offers it Free
Health & WellnessApr 24

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Deafness, Offers it Free

A revolutionary gene therapy just restored hearing to children born completely deaf, and the company is giving it away for free in the U.S. Two-year-old Travis Smith, who never heard his name, now jams out to Bruno Mars.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Deaf Toddler Hears Mom Say 'I Love You' After Gene Therapy
Community HeroesApr 24

Deaf Toddler Hears Mom Say 'I Love You' After Gene Therapy

Two-year-old Travis Smith was born deaf, but a groundbreaking gene therapy treatment has given him the gift of sound. Now he can hear his mother's voice and dance to music for the first time.

Fox News Politics2 min read
FDA Approves Gene Therapy That Lets Deaf Children Hear
Health & WellnessApr 24

FDA Approves Gene Therapy That Lets Deaf Children Hear

The FDA just approved the first treatment that can give children born deaf the ability to hear normally. Even better: the maker is giving it away for free to every child who needs it.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
First Hearing-Loss Gene Therapy Approved, Free to Patients
SolutionsApr 24

First Hearing-Loss Gene Therapy Approved, Free to Patients

A groundbreaking gene therapy that restored hearing in deaf children just won FDA approval and will be offered free to eligible Americans. The treatment marks the first cure for a rare genetic form of deafness that previously required lifelong cochlear implants.

Google News - Business2 min read
WHO Fast-Tracks 3 Ebola Treatments to Fight Outbreak
Health & WellnessMay 29

WHO Fast-Tracks 3 Ebola Treatments to Fight Outbreak

The World Health Organization just identified three promising experimental treatments for a challenging Ebola strain, bringing hope to affected communities in Central Africa. Multiple vaccines are also moving toward trials within months.

Japan Today2 min read
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Genetic Deafness
Health & WellnessApr 24

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Genetic Deafness

The FDA just approved the first gene therapy to treat genetic hearing loss, giving hope to dozens of families each year whose babies are born deaf. Even better? The company is making it free for all U.S. patients.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing
Health & WellnessApr 24

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing

Children born deaf are now hearing their mother's voice for the first time, thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy that restores natural hearing. The FDA just approved the treatment, and the company is offering it completely free across the United States.

Google News - Business3 min read
Teen Built Microplastic Filter in Her Garage
Daily MixApr 4

Teen Built Microplastic Filter in Her Garage

An 18-year-old Virginia high schooler created a water filter that removes 95% of microplastics using magnetic oil. Mia Heller's invention needs no membranes or constant maintenance and recycles itself.

Optimist Daily2 min read
FDA Approves Gene Therapy That Restored Hearing in 83% of Kids
Health & WellnessJun 19

FDA Approves Gene Therapy That Restored Hearing in 83% of Kids

A groundbreaking gene therapy just won FDA approval for children born deaf from a rare genetic condition. Kids who once moved their lips silently are now hearing their own voices for the first time.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Stanford Student Develops Gene Therapy for Her Own Disease
SolutionsJun 12

Stanford Student Develops Gene Therapy for Her Own Disease

A 21-year-old bioengineering student diagnosed with a rare muscle disease at 13 is now engineering a potential cure for herself and nearly 1 million others worldwide. Héloïse Hoffmann just won a $100,000 fellowship to advance her groundbreaking gene therapy research.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Teen Discovers 1.5M Space Objects With His Own AI
InnovationMar 13

Teen Discovers 1.5M Space Objects With His Own AI

An 18-year-old high school student from Pasadena built his own AI algorithm to analyze NASA satellite data and discovered 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space, including supermassive black holes and newborn stars. His groundbreaking work won him $250,000 and could revolutionize how we study everything from astronomy to climate change.

Google: NASA discovery2 min read
New Eye Drug Reduces Injections for Vision Loss Patients
Health & WellnessFeb 18

New Eye Drug Reduces Injections for Vision Loss Patients

A single injection of experimental drug Axpaxli kept vision stable for up to a year in patients with age-related blindness, potentially reducing treatment burden. The Phase 3 trial showed significantly better durability than the current standard treatment.

STAT News2 min read
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness
Health & WellnessApr 24

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness

Children born with a specific type of genetic hearing loss can now hear their parents' voices and dance to music, thanks to the FDA's approval of the first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness. The one-time treatment helps patients avoid cochlear implants and restores natural hearing.

Live Science2 min read
Teen Builds AI Tool to Detect Arthritis in Dogs Early
InnovationFeb 12

Teen Builds AI Tool to Detect Arthritis in Dogs Early

After his dog Max's arthritis was diagnosed too late to help, 17-year-old Anshul Bhatt taught himself AI and created PawPath, a low-cost device that spots mobility problems in dogs before they become serious. His invention is already helping shelters identify which rescued animals need urgent care.

YourStory India3 min read
Teen Finds 1.5 Million Space Objects NASA Never Saw
InnovationFeb 2

Teen Finds 1.5 Million Space Objects NASA Never Saw

An 18-year-old high school student from California discovered over 1.5 million unknown space objects by building an algorithm to analyze retired NASA telescope data. His breakthrough won him $250,000 and publication in a major astronomy journal.

Google: NASA discovery3 min read
Teen's AI Finds 1.5 Million Hidden Space Objects
InnovationMay 5

Teen's AI Finds 1.5 Million Hidden Space Objects

A Pasadena high school student built an AI system that discovered 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space by analyzing overlooked NASA data. His breakthrough is changing how scientists approach massive datasets and earned him $250,000 in a national science competition.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
153 Students Showcase Original Research at Maryland Fair
InnovationJan 22

153 Students Showcase Original Research at Maryland Fair

Middle and high schoolers across St. Mary's County presented 138 original science and engineering projects at one of the region's largest student research competitions. Winners will advance to compete at regional and potentially international science fairs.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
New Eczema Drug Works with Just 2 Shots Per Year
Health & WellnessMar 23

New Eczema Drug Works with Just 2 Shots Per Year

A breakthrough eczema treatment matches leading medications but requires injections only twice a year instead of every two weeks. Apogee Therapeutics' study shows patients maintained clear, itch-free skin with dramatically fewer doctor visits.

STAT News3 min read
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Children in China
Health & WellnessApr 28

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Children in China

Chinese scientists successfully treated children born deaf by delivering a missing gene directly into their inner ear cells. All patients under age 3 can now hear everyday conversations after a single treatment.

Sixth Tone3 min read

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