Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2017·4 min readHow Breast Cancer Spreads to the BrainResearchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of brain metastases in women with HER2-positive breast cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·5 min readRed Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and MelanomaMice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2017·4 min readNeurons Support Cancer Growth Throughout the BodyResearchers consider whether targeting neurons could be an effective way to treat a variety of cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 21, 2017·6 min readNew Hope For Children With Brain TumorsA new study reports on the benefits of precision medicine for treating pediatric brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·8 min readMalaria Drug Successfully Treats 26 Year Old Brain Cancer PatientResearchers report an anti malaria drug has helped improve length and quality of life for a 26 year old brain cancer patient.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·5 min readFirst Cell Culture of Live Adult Human neurons Shows Potential of Brain Cell TypesResearchers successfully grew adult human neurons from tissue donated from surgery patients. The researchers were able to identify at least 5 brain cell types and the potential proteins each cell could make.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2017·2 min readMore Older Americans Using CannabisA new study reports that more adults over the age of 50 are using cannabis than ever before and the rate of use in this age group is outpacing all other age groups. The paper considers changing attitudes based on law and health needs for the growth in use.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 4, 2017·5 min readImmunotherapy and Gene Therapy Combinations Show Promise Against GlioblastomaResearchers suggest using both immunotherapy and gene therapy to help patients fight against glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 3, 2017·4 min readChemo-Brain is Pervasive in Women With Breast CancerA new study reports chemo-brain can affect women with breast cancer for up to six months following chemotherapy.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2016·7 min readDirect-To-Brain Chemo Better than Systemic Drugs When Immunotherapy Is to FollowChemotherapy given directly to the brain in combination with immunotherapy may increase survival time for those with glioblastoma brain cancer a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2016·6 min readTurning Back Time: Researchers Reverse Signs of AgingResearchers have developed a new technique that is able to rejuvenate organs in animals and extend their life span.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·December 15, 2016·6 min readAttractive Drug Candidate Identified as Target For Glioma Brain TumorsResearchers have identified an enzyme associated with aggressive gliomas.Read More
