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- 1Patterned molecular threads shown to boost neuron growth▼Precisely patterned molecular threads boost neuron growth and synapse formation in cell cultures
Researchers report that molecular threads laid down in precise patterns increase neuron growth and promote synapse formation in cell cultures. The finding suggests a way to guide nerve cell development in the lab, which could support future work on neural repair and the study of brain cell connections. Details of the method and results are being reported by science outlets, with coverage so far limited to the initial announcement.