Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 27, 2020·3 min readMachine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumorsA new machine learning algorithm can predict which tumors were lower-grade gliomas or glioblastoma brain cancer with a high degree of accuracy.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2020·4 min readLung cancer therapy may improve outcomes of metastatic brain cancerMedications commonly used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has metastasized may have therapeutic benefits for patients with metastatic brain cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020·3 min readStem cells and nerves interact in tissue regeneration and cancer progressionStudy examines the interactions between stem cells and neurons in both tissue regeneration and the development of cancerous tumors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020·4 min readStudy sheds light on fatty acid’s role in chemobrain and multiple sclerosisLipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert. The findings challenge traditional beliefs about mature myelin.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2020·7 min readOmega-3 fats do not protect against cancerStudies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer following long-term omega 3 consumption.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·4 min readThe effects of obesity mirror those of agingObesity's effects on cognitive decline, mobility, hypertension, and stress are similar to those of aging. Researchers argue that obesity should be considered a form of premature aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·4 min readRegular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in womenWomen in their late 50s and early 60s who eat at least two servings of walnuts per week had an increased likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 13, 2020·5 min readChildhood brain tumor discovery may unlock treatments for many cancersAstrocytes hijack microglia for the benefit of tumor growth in medulloblastoma, causing the microglia to produce IGF1. The findings could aid in the development of new treatments for a range of cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 11, 2020·6 min readHuman gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatmentA new 3D human gut organoid reveals the molecular system that keeps the intestinal linings sealed and how dysfunction can occur. Findings reveal the diabetes drug metformin can help strengthen the intestinal lining.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 7, 2020·6 min readDeath: can our final moment be euphoric?Study sheds light on the process of death and questions if people experience a state of euphoria during their final moments.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2020·3 min readComputer simulation for understanding brain cancer growthA new, freely available computer platform creates a 3D model that brings together the macroscopic scale of tissue with the microscopic scale of individual cells. This allows the platform to realistically model brain cancer's mechanobiology while maintaining resolution power.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 2, 2020·5 min readSingle dose of psilocybin reduces depression and anxiety for a year in cancer patientsA single dose of the psychedelic psilocybin reduces depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness in cancer patients for 12 months after the drug is administered.Read More
