Muscular Dystrophy

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Realistic illustration of macrophages forming neuron-like connections with muscle fibers, sending calcium pulses to accelerate repair.
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Immune cells send neuron-like signals to jump-start muscle repair

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Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found that certain macrophages, a type of immune cell, can form rapid, neuron-like connections with muscle fibers to speed healing. By delivering quick pulses of calcium into damaged muscle, these cells trigger repair-related activity within seconds. The findings, published online November 21, 2025, in Current Biology, could eventually inform new treatments for muscle injuries and degenerative conditions.

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