I'm 80% deaf on my left ear due to measles carried by my mom before my birth. I couldn't gather from the article whether this would help my case, but I'm hopeful regardless.
However the vehicle being used (viral) could be used to carry a different payload which enables regeneration of the cells it targets. This research has proven they can get to the place which is important.
Though remember hearing is comprised of many things, auditory nerve, SGC, axons, supporting cells, INC and outer, not to mention a healthy environment for which hearing cells 'bathe' in (Perilymphatic fluid).
The research is ongoing, I often hoped there was more advocacy groups to help increase government funding in this area as it's a condition soon to affect us all because of age.
