Existing drug could treat aggressive brain cancer
Surfen, a compound molecule used for drug delivery of insulin could block tumor growth for patients with glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...
Brain Cancer
Cracking the code of a brain cancer that keeps coming back
Using computer assisted technology to map cell types and molecular cascades, researchers have discovered potential new treatment strategies for recurrent Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma.... Read More...
Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer
Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.... Read More...
Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future
Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future.... Read More...
Non-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumors
After a single session of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), researchers noted a significant reduction in blood flow to brain tumors. However, there were no alterations in blood flow or activity in the rest of the brain. The technique may be helpful in the treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma.... Read More...
Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes
Teriflunomide, a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows promise for the treatment of glioblastoma when coupled with targeted cancer therapies.... Read More...
Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat
Genetics and microenvironment influence the frequency of glioblastoma cells. Researchers provide a new blueprint for glioblastoma, integrating the malignant cell programs, cancer cell plasticity, and modulation by genetic drivers. The findings shed light on why this form of cancer is so hard to treat effectively.... Read More...
Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk
Researchers report there is no real relationship between how many cups of coffee you drink per day and an increased risk of developing any particular cancer. They also ruled out a link between coffee intake and dying from the disease. ... Read More...
Scientists track brain tumor turncoats with advanced imaging
Advanced imaging techniques visualize macrophages in brain tumors in mouse models of glioblastoma. ... Read More...
Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery
Researchers have developed a new method, using diathermy smoke, to distinguish between malignant tumor tissue and healthy tissue during surgery. ... Read More...
Study finds macrophages’ pathway to nurture PTEN-deficient glioblastoma: Mouse study
PTEN deficiency drives an increased expression of LOX. LOX attracts macrophages which protect gliobastoma brain cancer cells and provide growth factor support for the tumor, a new mouse study reveals.... Read More...
Immune cells determine how fast certain tumors grow
Immune cells can accelerate the growth of cancerous tumors in mouse models of NF1.... Read More...