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The image shows an MRI scan of a male patient with a low grade glioma.

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·September 23, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Erase Human Brain Tumor Cells in Mice

Human glioma brain tumor cell growth was halted and erased in mice, according to new research.

This is a brain slide with a giant cell glioblastoma brain cancer tumor.

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·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Identify a Switch Which Controls Growth of Most Aggressive Brain Tumor Cells

The RIP1 protein can either protect or destroy brain tumors, a new study suggests.

This is an MRI of patient with cancer in the occipital lobe.

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·August 12, 2013·3 min read

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Researchers suggest neural stem cells could be resistant to radiation. The stem cells could be roused from a hibernation-like state in order to reproduce and generate new cells which have the ability to migrate, replace injured cells and restore lost function.

the pictures show NG2-expressing OPC in healthy nerve tissue.

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·July 31, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Decode Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain

New research shows the transmembrane protein NG2 controls orientation of cell migration towards a wound.

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·July 23, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Develop New Approach for Studying Deadly Brain Cancer

Researchers discover a way to adjust the malignancy of glioma brain cancer cells in a newly developed 3D hydrogel. The new material mimics the conditions in the brain.

The image shows a brain slice with glioblastoma cancer.

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·July 17, 2013·2 min read

Nano Drug Crosses Blood-Brain Tumor Barrier, Targets Brain Tumor Cells and Blood Vessels

An experimental nanotechnology drug crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets brain tumor cells, a new study suggests. The drug also blocks the growth of tumor blood vessels.

The image is a magnetic resonance image (MRI) of a sagittal view revealing a mass in the brain that was later shown to be glioblastoma.

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·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Brain-Penetrating Particle Attacks Deadly Tumors

Researchers have developed a new approach for treating glioblastoma brain cancer. The findings are shown to extend the life of animals treated for the cancer.

The illustration is a brain slice with advanced stage alzheimer's.

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·June 28, 2013·5 min read

Scientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain Diseases

Using sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers observe a molecular protein folding process which could help better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.

This is an image of glioblastoma cancer cells.

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·June 25, 2013·3 min read

Brain Cancer: Hunger for Amino Acids Makes It More Aggressive

Researchers discover an enzyme, IDH, which facilitates the breakdown of specific amino acids makes glioblastoma brain cancer particularly aggressive.

The diagram shows head and neck regions associated with cancer.

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·June 18, 2013·2 min read

Study Shows How the Nanog Protein Promotes Growth of Head and Neck Cancer

Researchers have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells which are essential for the development of head and neck cancers.

A brain slice with glioblastoma multiforme

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·June 13, 2013·3 min read

Metabolic Molecule Drives Growth Of Aggressive Brain Cancer

Researchers have identified an abnormal metabolic pathway which drives cancer cell growth in particular glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.

The image shows an MRI scan of a patient with brain cancer. The tumor is highlighted in blue.

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·May 14, 2013·4 min read

New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies

A new drug could help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly form of brain cancer. The ATM kinase inhibitor, in combination with radiation therapy, helped significantly extend survival rates in mouse models of GBM.

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Brain Cancer

Researchers Erase Human Brain Tumor Cells in Mice

Researchers Identify a Switch Which Controls Growth of Most Aggressive Brain Tumor Cells

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Researcher Decode Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain

Researchers Develop New Approach for Studying Deadly Brain Cancer

Nano Drug Crosses Blood-Brain Tumor Barrier, Targets Brain Tumor Cells and Blood Vessels

Brain-Penetrating Particle Attacks Deadly Tumors

Scientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain Diseases

Brain Cancer: Hunger for Amino Acids Makes It More Aggressive

Study Shows How the Nanog Protein Promotes Growth of Head and Neck Cancer

Metabolic Molecule Drives Growth Of Aggressive Brain Cancer

New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies

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Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

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