Research
Neuromelanin-inspired metal-selenomelanin nanonetworks restore neuronal excitability in radiation-induced brain injury
Science · By Ruotong Deng, Ke Li, Rui Duan, Xinyue Zhang, Botian Gu, Lanqun Mao & Wei Cao ·
The Brief
- Study reports neuromelanin-inspired metal-selenomelanin nanonetworks in radiation-induced brain injury.
- The nanonetworks are reported to restore neuronal excitability.
- The work was published in Science Advances, Volume 12, Issue 46, November 2026.
Why it matters
It describes a nanomaterial approach aimed at restoring neuronal function after radiation damage to the brain, a problem relevant to radiotherapy patients and neuroscientists studying radiation injury.
Who’s affected
- researchers in radiation neuroscience
- scientists working on nanomedicine and neuroprotective materials
- #nanomedicine
- #radiation injury
- #neuroscience
- #neuromelanin
- #selenium
Science Advances, Volume 12, Issue 46 , November 2026.
Timeline
Study published in Science Advances (Volume 12, Issue 46)
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Neuromelanin-inspired metal-selenomelanin nanonetworks restore neuronal excitability in radiation-induced brain injury