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·April 6, 2020·4 min read

Brain tumors impact normally helpful cells

Glioma brain tumors alter the function of astrocytes, possibly contributing to seizures many brain cancer patients experience. Astrocytes encasing gliomas exhibit different molecular signatures based on their proximity to the cancer cells. Those directly touching the cancer cells become elongated and swollen, mimicking the astrocyte's response to other epilepsy-related brain injuries.

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.

Brain Cancer Featured

·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.

This shows the outline of a head and neurons

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·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.

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

Brain Cancer Featured

·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.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·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.

Brain Cancer

·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...

Brain Cancer

·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...

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 28, 2022·3 min read

Dynamic Cells Linked to Brain Tumor Growth and Recurrence

Eliminating Collagen 1 production in tumor cells allowed animal models of brain tumors to live longer.

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·August 18, 2021·7 min read

First 3D-Bioprinting of Entire Active Brain Tumor

Researchers have successfully replicated an entire, viable glioblastoma brain tumor via 3D bioprinting. The bioprinted tumor includes a complex system of blood vessel-like tubes through which blood cells and drug molecules can flow, simulating a real tumor.

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.