SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 16, 2026Science Daily

Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough

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Northwestern University scientists created advanced lab-grown human spinal cord organoids that accurately replicate injury responses including cell death, inflammation, and scar formation. When treated with "dancing molecules" therapy, the damaged organoids showed dramatic healing with renewed nerve growth and reduced scarring, validating the treatment's potential for human spinal cord injuries.

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