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·February 28, 2023·6 min read

Identifying the Inflammatory Cells Behind Chemo Brain

Microglia appear to be associated with brain fog and memory problems that arise as a result of exposure to chemotherapy, researchers discovered. Deleting the immune cells from the microglia in mice who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel lowered inflammation and restored memory function.

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·February 27, 2023·5 min read

Blood Test for Brain Cancer May Be on Horizon

A new blood-based test to screen for biomarkers of glioblastoma brain cancer has been developed by researchers at Penn State. The test looks for elevated levels of IL13Rα2, an antigen receptor that is derived from glioblastoma tumors.

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·February 24, 2023·5 min read

Head Injuries Could Be a Risk Factor for Developing Brain Cancer

Traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing glioma brain cancer later in life, researchers report. The study found brain injury caused specific genetic mutations to synergize with inflammation, making brain cells more likely to become cancerous.

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·January 31, 2023·4 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer

High consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including brain cancer.

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·January 21, 2023·2 min read

Protein Movement Reveals Brain Tumor’s Weak Spot

In glioblastoma brain cancer, EGFR (HER1) genetic mutations lead to a movement of a large part of the extracellular region of the protein. This activates the intracellular area in a particular way that drives glioblastoma tumor development.

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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

New Fluorescent Dye Can Light up the Brain

Researchers have developed a new tool for non-invasive brain imaging that can cross the blood-brain barrier and can differentiate between healthy tissue and glioblastoma brain tumors in mouse models.

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·January 16, 2023·3 min read

Using Machine Learning to Predict Brain Tumor Progression

Combining machine learning technology with neuroimaging data, clinicians will be better able to fully analyze a patient's glioblastoma brain tumor and predict cancer progression.

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·January 6, 2023·7 min read

Gardening May Help Reduce Cancer Risk and Boost Mental Health

A new study reveals community gardening helps lower stress and anxiety, and reduces cancer risks. Researchers found those who gardened had elevated fiber intake and increased physical activity.

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·January 4, 2023·4 min read

Cancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer Developed

A new stem cell therapy approach eliminates established brain tumors and provides long-term immunity, training the immune system to prevent cancer from returning.

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·January 2, 2023·4 min read

New Method Precisely Locates Gene Activity and Proteins Across Tissues

A newly designed method can record gene activity patterns and the presence of key proteins in cells across tissue samples while retaining information about the cell's precise location.

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·November 21, 2022·6 min read

Phase 3 Clinical Trial: Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results

Results of a phase three clinical trial of a novel brain cancer vaccine, DCVax-L, that uses a patient's stem cells to target cancer cells extend survival by many months to years for glioblastoma patients.