Changes in gene may cause hearing loss: Study


Subtle changes in a particular gene may cause hearing loss in the elderly people, reveals a new study. Age-related hearing loss is a complex condition, which scientists believe has both environmental and genetic causes. The most common environmental factor is noise exposure, reported online edition of BBC News.
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