FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readElectronic Device Detects Molecules Linked to Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sResearchers have developed a new biosensor that is capable of detecting molecules associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·3 min readStudy of Glioma Susceptibility in Dogs May Yield Insights for HumansA new study study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs reveals three genes associated with the cancer. The findings may prove helpful in diagnosis and developing new treatments for humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2016·4 min readMS Drug May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Leukemia and Colorectal CancerMitoxantrone, a drug commonly prescribed for multiple sclerosis could be associated with an increased risk for developing some forms of cancer, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 9, 2016·5 min readExperimental Therapy Halts Treatment Resistant Brain TumorsResearchers report an experimental treatment has shown to be able to stop treatment resistant glioblastoma in human cells and mouse models.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2016·4 min readFinding the Origin of Glioblastoma SubtypesA new study reports different types of glioblastoma tend to develop in different regions of the brain.Read More
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
