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·July 22, 2020·4 min read

Common Characteristics of Rare Pediatric Brain Tumors Identified

Researchers have identified specific characteristics of vestibular schwannomas in children. While children have similar symptoms of the brain tumors as experienced by adults, the tumor size was typically larger in pediatric patients at the time of diagnosis. Read More

This is an MRI scan of a brain with a glioma.

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·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Common Genetic Pathway Could be Conduit to Pediatric Tumor Treatment

Researchers discover the mTOR pathway is highly active in many cases of pediatric low-grade glioma. Blocking the pathway lead to a decreased growth of the brain tumors. Read More

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·August 29, 2012·5 min read

Could a Cancer Drug Potentially Prevent Learning Disabilities in Some Kids?

U-M scientists stop abnormal brain cell growth in mice with neurofibromatosis using experimental tumor drug, make new discoveries in neural stem cells. Read More

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·April 10, 2012·2 min read

Dental X-Rays Linked to Common Brain Tumor

Meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor in the United States, accounts for about 33 percent of all primary brain... Read More

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·January 27, 2012·3 min read

Diagnostic Brain Tumor Test Could Revolutionize Care of Patients with Low-Grade Gliomas

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new... Read More

The image shows scans of brains with tumors.

Brain Cancer Featured

·January 25, 2013·3 min read

Genetic Landscape of Common Brain Tumors Holds Key to Personalized Treatment

Researchers discover the genetic landscape of the most common form of brain tumor can be explained by abnormalities in five genes. The finding could help to develop personalized medical therapies and treatment options. Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·June 15, 2012·3 min read

Genetic Markers – Hope for New Brain Tumor Treatments

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have identified three sets of genetic markers that could potentially pave the way for... Read More

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·January 31, 2011·4 min read

Genetic Mutations in Brain Tumors Could Turn Out Useful

Scientists have discovered genetic mutations in brain tumors that alter brain tumor metabolism. The scientists report that cells with defective... Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·July 23, 2012·5 min read

Genetic Mutations that Cause Common Childhood Brain Tumors Identified

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital have identified several gene mutations responsible for the most common childhood brain tumor, called medulloblastoma, adding evidence to the theory that the diagnosis is a group of genetically distinct cancers with different prognoses. These and accompanying findings are likely to lead to less toxic, better targeted treatment approaches over the next two years, the researchers said. Read More

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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. Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 9, 2015·6 min read

Immune Function Changes Can Occur 5 Years Before Brain Cancer is Detected

A new study reports changes in immune function can occur up to five years before the diagnosis of brain cancer, which typically only produces symptoms three months before it is detected. Read More

Image shows a brain slice from a patient with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 4, 2016·6 min read

Improving Treatment Outcomes for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

According to researchers, targeting multiple angiogenesis pathways simultaneously could help overcome the resistance to anti-angiogenic treatment developed by glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More

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