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·April 29, 2014·6 min read

Brain Tumor Cells Penetrated by Tiny, Degradable Particles Carrying Genetic Instructions

Researchers report they have been able to create tiny, biodegradable nanoparticles which are able to carry DNA to brain cancer cells in mice.

This illustration shows an oligodendrocyte myelinating several axons.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 11, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Find Points to New Brain Cancer Therapies

A recent study provides new understanding of the role Lin28a plays in forming neurons. The findings could help develop new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological disorders.

This image shows glioblastoma brain cancer from an MRI of a patient's head.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 9, 2014·6 min read

Blocking DNA Repair Mechanisms Could Improve Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer

Researchers suggest blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for glioblastoma brain cancer.

This image shows the location of a medulloblastoma brain tumor.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·March 27, 2014·4 min read

Adult Cancer Drugs Show Promise Against an Aggressive Childhood Brain Tumor

Researchers identify two adult cancer medications which have the potential to improve treatment for medulloblastoma brain cancer in children.

This is a brain scan of a patient with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 7, 2014·3 min read

Antipsychotic Medications Offer New Hope in the Battle Against Glioblastoma

An FDA approved anti psychotic drug is proving to be effective in killing glioblastoma brain cancer tumors, a new study reports.

The image is a microscopic view of a neuroblastoma rosette.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·March 3, 2014·2 min read

Improved Lab Screening Technique Opens Door for New Pediatric Neuroblastoma Therapies

Researchers reveal the important role of microRNAs in regulating neuroblastoma brain cancer development.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 25, 2014·5 min read

Tumors ‘Light Up’ With New, Unique Imaging System Using Scorpion Venom Protein and a Laser

Researchers have developed a unique and inexpensive device which lights up malignant brain tumors.

This brain slice shows ependymoma brain cancer cells.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·February 20, 2014·5 min read

Gene Sequencing Project Discovers Common Driver of a Childhood Brain Tumor

Researchers identify the most common genetic alteration in ependymoma brain tumors.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·January 24, 2014·2 min read

Aspirin Intake May Halt Growth of Vestibular Schwannomas/Acoustic Neuromas

Researchers find aspirin intake correlates with halted growth of vestibular schwannomas.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·January 13, 2014·3 min read

Multi-Institutional Team Finds Targetable Mutation in Rare Brain Tumor

A genetic mutation associated with a number of cancers could also be responsible for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare but debilitating brain tumor, a new study reports.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 9, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Uncover New Target for Brain Cancer Treatment

Researchers demonstrate melanoma differentiation associated gene, mda-9/syntenin is a driving force behind the aggressive and invasive nature of glioblastoma brain cancer.