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  "title": "Scientists discover a hidden immune signal that helps spinal cords regrow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/scientists-discover-a-hidden-immune-signal-that-helps-spinal-cords",
  "topic": "science",
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  "published": "2026-09-08T00:31:34.000Z",
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  "summary": "A surprising immune system signal may help explain why zebrafish can regenerate damaged spinal cords so effectively. Researchers found that certain neutrophils release Il-4, which calms harmful inflammation and allows injured nerve fibers to grow again. Without these cells, healing stalled, but adding Il-4 restored regeneration. Scientists now want to know whether the same mechanism could someday…",
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        "title": "Scientists discover a hidden immune signal that helps spinal cords regrow",
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