CIB2, defective in isolated deafness, is key for auditory hair cell mechanotransduction and survival

Amazing collaborative work between @MORL_UIowa and @institutpasteur demonstrating that CIB2 is required for proper #hearing but not for vision & balance thus refuting its involvement in #Usher syndrome. Crucial discovery for #DIAGNOSTICS & #Patient

[hal-01661175] CIB2, defective in isolated deafness, is key for auditory hair cell… https://t.co/Dt6kJWhibE

CIB2 is key for hearing but not for balance & vision @institutpasteur @uiowa #ushersyndrome #mechanotransduction https://t.co/lxUoVE5Fpt https://t.co/8aPSYNqj7B