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Feb 20, 20263 min read

Scientists discover distant brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries

Cedars-Sinai researchers found that distant "lesion-remote astrocytes" help repair spinal cord injuries by signaling immune cells to clear debris, a process that may lead to new treatments.

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Feb 20, 20263 min read

Lab-grown human spinal cord heals after injury in breakthrough

Scientists created a human spinal cord organoid model that replicates injury effects like cell death and scarring. Testing a "dancing molecules" therapy on it reduced scarring and stimulated nerve regrowth, supporting its potential for human spinal cord injury treatment.

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