While there is no treatment or cure for Usher syndrome yet, research & clinical trials are ongoing that show potential for future treatment options. Here you will find summaries of the latest research and science news. The three major potential treatment approaches are gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and drug-based therapy. 

To learn more about the current research for genetic mutations that are known to cause Usher syndrome, click on USH Genetics Research. To read about the current research relating to a specific USH subtype, click on the desired subtype under the "News by Usher type" heading. 

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