Rinri Therapeutics

Oh man… it might be years before we know the results. It says the year 2027.
Yes, waiting is definitely difficult. I hope they are successful. Who knows, they might even have promising data before then. If the cochlear implants monitor the health of the ear and patients send data daily, hopefully that helps move things forward. I'm not sure myself, though.
 
This might be a bit obscure, or it might make for good reading. Who knows? The folks at Rinri might even find it useful.

It is neat and interesting, but to be honest, I could hardly identify a cell even if it were inside a prison. So I will leave this one to the heavyweights.


Can zebrafish help humans regrow hearing cells?


Stowers scientists identify specific genes involved in zebrafish sensory hair cell regrowth, providing new insights that could inform future research into hearing loss treatments.


Summary: Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different supporting cells in zebrafish divide and regenerate, offering clues to how mammals might someday tap into similar regenerative powers.

Striking was that the scientists don't need any x-ray or optical scanning of the cohclea:

Because zebrafish are transparent during development and have accessible sensory organ systems, scientists can visualize, as well as genetically sequence and modify, each neuromast cell. This allows them to investigate the mechanisms of stem cell renewal, the proliferation of progenitor cells -- direct precursors to hair cells -- and hair cell regeneration.
 

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