Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·4 min readThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating GlioblastomaResearchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2019·5 min readTargeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer TumorsResearchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·6 min readA Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain CancerResearchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readHow Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of ChemotherapyResearchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 2, 2019·7 min readSex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new study reveals distinct molecular differences in signatures of glioblastoma brain cancer between men and women. Researchers report current treatments for the brain cancer are more effective in women than in men. The findings could help to tailor treatments aimed at the different sexes and improve survival.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2018·3 min readA Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2018·3 min readMultiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer TreatmentAccording to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2018·5 min readResearchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste AversionA new study implicates the basolateral amygdala in conditioned taste aversion. The study could pave the way for treatments to curb taste aversions associated with chemotherapy and eating disorders.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·January 23, 2018·6 min readBlocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive CancersAn inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·January 22, 2018·5 min readCombination Chemotherapy May Significantly Improve Treatment for GlioblastomaResearchers report the addition of an FDA approved chemotherapy drug called hydroxyyurea to temozolomide helps to increase survival rates in animal models of glioblastoma.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 14, 2017·4 min readInflammation Linked to Chemo BrainA new study reports inflammation in the blood may play a role in cognitive problems following chemotherapy. Researchers report identifying the inflammatory biomarkers and reducing inflammation may prevent some of the symptoms of chemo brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readSynthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.Read More
