'Pain sponge' derived from stem cells could soak up pain signals before they reach the brain
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Researchers created SN101, a "pain sponge" using stem cell-derived neurons that intercept pain signals before reaching the brain. Testing in arthritic mice showed these engineered neurons absorbed inflammatory triggers, offering a safer opioid alternative.
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