Drug helps old brains learn new tricks, and heal

Currently only in mice.
http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/10/15/drug-helps-old-brains-learn-new-tricks-and-heal/

If a version of the decoy protein could work in people, then kids born with cataracts in countries with limited access to surgery could potentially have their cataracts removed later, receive a drug, and be able to see. Similarly, the window could be briefly opened to help people recover from stroke or other conditions. - See more at: http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/10/15/drug-helps-old-brains-learn-new-tricks-and-heal/#sthash.WNVoI7gv.dpuf

 If a version of the decoy protein could work in people, then kids born with cataracts in countries with limited access to surgery could potentially have their cataracts removed later, receive a drug, and be able to see. Similarly, the window could be briefly opened to help people recover from stroke or other conditions.

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If a version of the decoy protein could work in people, then kids born with cataracts in countries with limited access to surgery could potentially have their cataracts removed later, receive a drug, and be able to see. Similarly, the window could be briefly opened to help people recover from stroke or other conditions. - See more at: http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2014/10/15/drug-helps-old-brains-learn-new-tricks-and-heal/#sthash.WNVoI7gv.dpuf