Restoring vision through "Project Prakash": the opportunities for merging science and service.

PLoS Biol

Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Published: December 2013

By treating curably blind children in India, “Project Prakash” brings sight to children of different ages, offering insights into how their brains adapt to enable them to see. The project's experience highlights the benefits of merging basic research with societal service.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866088PMC
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