This is really exciting news. See :
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22229662.400-deaf-people-get-gene-tweak-to-restore-natural-hearing.html#.VHCwisIcSmQ
My blog is a layman's attempt to put together information on sensorineural hearing loss cures/on its related tinnitus cures , for sufferers' comfort and for scientists/doctors/interested persons to collaborate together and not repeat experiments already done by others. All are advised to seek proper verification/advice and not to simply rely on any information here. Please e-mail me at wongtanlim3@yahoo.com to provide updates