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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-11 18:17 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 18:17 EST
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# Gallaudet University takes position on gene editing for deafness

Gallaudet University took an official position on advancing gene-editing therapies for deafness, saying, "Deaf lives are not deficits to be corrected."

Section: [Health](/washington/section/life.md) · Entities: [Gallaudet University](/washington/wiki/gallaudet-university.md)

## Coverage

- [The Washington Post (Local)](https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/11/11/gene-editing-deafness-advances-gallaudet-university-speaks-out/), 2026-11-11 18:17 EST: As gene editing for deafness advances, Gallaudet University speaks out

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