Designer protein helps paralyzed mice walk again in breakthrough study

[Medical]( [Designer protein helps paralyzed mice walk again in breakthrough study]( [Previously paralyzed mice (top) regained their ability to walk two to three weeks after treatment]( German scientists have restored the ability to walk in mice that had been paralyzed by a complete spinal cord injury. The team created a “designer” signaling protein and injected it into the animals’ brains, stimulating nerve cells to regenerate. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This workout planner triples as a meal prep plan and a meditation app]( If quarantine has wreaked havoc on your gut, glutes, and thighs, it may be time to kick your keister back in shape. We understand the struggle to get out of the snuggle – that's why this workout planner is the best for those of us who need a boost. 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