EVANSTON, Ill. — Researchers at Northwestern University say they have discovered a breakthrough treatment for spinal cord injuries.

When injected into mice, so-called “dancing molecules” mimic the motion of and communicate with biological cells, sending signals to trigger cells to repair and regenerate, which could improve outcomes for those paralyzed after suffering severe spinal cord injuries.

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