Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough

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Source: ScienceDaily Health

Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260216044003.htm...

Published: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:41:25 EST

Researchers created a realistic human mini-spinal cord in the lab to simulate a traumatic injury. The model reproduced key damage seen in real spinal cord injuries, including inflammation and scarring. After treatment with the fast-moving "dancing molecules," the nerve fibers began to grow again. The scar tissue was gradually shrinking. The results show the therapy's potential to repair spinal cord damage.[1][2]