The world is filled with noises that can lead to permanent hearing loss. More than 120 genes have been linked to hearing loss, so isn’t like you can just flip a switch and fix the problem. Although promising for this particular genetic mutation, scientists have a long way to go before they can confidently reverse genetic hearing loss across the board. In fact, targeting OTOF may have been one of the easier challenges when it comes to genetic therapies for hearing loss. We are confident that patients with different kinds of genetic deafness will one day be able to receive treatment.”