Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·February 28, 2023·6 min readIdentifying the Inflammatory Cells Behind Chemo BrainMicroglia 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 27, 2023·5 min readBlood Test for Brain Cancer May Be on HorizonA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 24, 2023·5 min readHead Injuries Could Be a Risk Factor for Developing Brain CancerTraumatic 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2023·4 min readUltra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Increased Risk of CancerHigh 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 21, 2023·2 min readProtein Movement Reveals Brain Tumor’s Weak SpotIn 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2023·4 min readNew Fluorescent Dye Can Light up the BrainResearchers 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2023·3 min readUsing Machine Learning to Predict Brain Tumor ProgressionCombining machine learning technology with neuroimaging data, clinicians will be better able to fully analyze a patient's glioblastoma brain tumor and predict cancer progression.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 6, 2023·7 min readGardening May Help Reduce Cancer Risk and Boost Mental HealthA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 4, 2023·4 min readCancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer DevelopedA new stem cell therapy approach eliminates established brain tumors and provides long-term immunity, training the immune system to prevent cancer from returning.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 2, 2023·4 min readNew Method Precisely Locates Gene Activity and Proteins Across TissuesA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·6 min readPhase 3 Clinical Trial: Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising ResultsResults 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 16, 2022·5 min readForecasting the Risks of Brain SurgeryAnalyzing networks within the brain can help researchers determine the risks for aphasia when deciding to operate to remove brain tumors.Read More