AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGenetics·May 3, 2016·3 min readCancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in CommonResearchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2016·3 min readNew Understanding of Enzymes Could Help Develop Better Treatments for Alzheimer’sA new study sheds light on the mechanism of specific protein complexes in the body.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·April 25, 2016·3 min readPotential New Treatment Target for Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new study reports a protein called OSMR is required for glioblastoma brain cancer to form.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2016·3 min readThe Gateway to the BrainResearchers have constructed a structural model of a transporter at the blood-brain barrier.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readLower Cancer Rates in People With Autism Despite Increased Mutations in Cancer Driving GenesA new study reports that although people with autism have increased genetic mutations that drive cancer, they have lower rates of the disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2016·4 min readUsing Simple Sugar to Detect Brain TumorsResearchers use dextrose to enhance MRI images of brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2016·4 min readProteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses DiscoveredResearchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 7, 2016·4 min readSafer Stem Cell Derived Therapy for Brain Radiation RecoveryResearchers report microvesicle injections can restore cognition following radiation treatments without adverse side effects.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2016·4 min readOpening the Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Drugs For Brain DiseasesAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to open the blood-brain barrier. The findings have implications for delivering medications to treat brain diseases and cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 4, 2016·6 min readImproving Treatment Outcomes for Glioblastoma Brain CancerAccording to researchers, targeting multiple angiogenesis pathways simultaneously could help overcome the resistance to anti-angiogenic treatment developed by glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 30, 2016·4 min readBrain Cancer Risk May Be Reduced in Those With History of Chicken PoxAccording to researchers, those who have had chicken pox in childhood may be at lower risk for developing brain cancer later in life.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2016·4 min readCRISPR Used to Target RNA in Live CellsNew application of DNA editing technique, CRISPR-Cas9, may open the door the new treatments for cancer and autism.Read More
