Another Canadian scientist has come forward to allege that the government halted an investigation into a mysterious brain illness in New Brunswick. Professor Samuel Weiss, in a leaked email, stated that efforts to tackle the illness were stopped by the government. He believes that the illness may have affected around 350 people, a higher number than what the government has acknowledged. This is the second federal scientist to accuse the government of deliberately shutting down the investigation into the brain illness.

A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has successfully restored hearing in both ears for five children who were born deaf. These children, who were unable to hear due to inherited genetic mutations affecting the production of a crucial protein for auditory signal transmission, can now locate sound sources, recognize speech, and even dance to music. The results of the trial have been described as "astounding" and offer hope for the development of further treatments for individuals with hearing impairments caused by genetic factors. The gene therapy used in the trial was able to address the underlying genetic mutations, allowing the children to regain their hearing abilities. This breakthrough in gene therapy for hearing loss represents a significant advancement in the field of medical research and has the potential to transform the lives of individuals with inherited deafness. The success of this trial opens up new possibilities for the treatment of genetic hearing disorders and paves the way for future advancements in gene therapy for hearing restoration.