Injectable Brain Scaffold Revives Stroke Damage | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Duke researchers have created an injectable brain scaffold that’s turning stroke recovery on its head—literally. Tested in mice, this material doesn’t just sit there; it recruits immune cells like neutrophils (usually inflammation-triggering) and flips them into repair heroes. By coaxing new blood vessels and nerve regrowth, it helps restore movement where damage was once permanent. The scaffold’s porous design acts as a cellular highway, concentrating healing signals right at the injury site. Still early—human trials are next—but this could revolutionize stroke treatment by rebuilding lost…