Supramolecular polymers supercharge neuron growth

Side-by-side videos showing the growth of mouse cortical neurons treated with positively charged supramolecular polymers (left) versus charge-segmented supramolecular polymers. Neurons on the right grew longer neurites — the long projections neurons use to communicate with other cells. They also formed more elaborate branches, gaining the ability to connect with neighboring cells.

Credit: Madison Strong (Stupp Laboratory), Center for Regenerative Nanomedicine, Northwestern University

Read more: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/10/researchers-unlock-new-level-of-precision-in-supramolecular-materials?fj=1
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