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·August 16, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·June 15, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·June 10, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

Mutations Synergize in Pediatric Brain Cancer

The epigenetic histone mutation H3.1K27M works in combination with ACVR1 mutations to cause diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors to form and grow quickly.

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·April 30, 2019·3 min read

New technique may improve detection and treatment of advanced brain cancer

Researchers discovered changes in thousands of genes induced by the tumor microenvironment. The study may help in identifying new biomarkers for the early detection, and subsequent treatment, of brain cancers.

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·April 6, 2019·4 min read

New hope for treating childhood brain cancer

DIPG cancer cells exposed to MI-2 fail to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and die quickly, by inhibiting lanosterol synthase. Additionally, while MI-2 destroys glioma cancer cells, the drug does not damage healthy brain cells.

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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

New glioblastoma vaccine shows promising results in phase Ib clinical trial

A new vaccine for glioblastoma brain cancer suspends tumor growth and is well tolerated by patients, according to the results of an early phase clinical trial.

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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Combining carboplatin, a common chemotherapy drug, with everolimus, a drug that blocks mTOR, is effective at inducing apoptosis and slowing tumor growth in patients with pediatric low-grade glioma brain cancer.

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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.

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·January 11, 2019·6 min read

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.

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·January 7, 2019·6 min read

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Bigger Brains Could Increase Cancer Risk

A new study reports bigger brain size could mean an increased risk of developing brain cancer. The reason, researchers say, is simple. Bigger brains have more brain cells, and thus a greater potential for cell mutations that lead to cancer.