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·October 22, 2012·3 min read

Aggressive Brain Tumors Can Originate from a Range of Nervous System Cells

Scientists have long believed that glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive type of primary brain tumor, begins in glial cells that make up supportive tissue in the brain or in neural stem cells. Researchers found that the tumors can originate from other types of differentiated cells in the nervous system, including cortical neurons. Read More

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·February 25, 2014·5 min read

Tumors ‘Light Up’ With New, Unique Imaging System Using Scorpion Venom Protein and a Laser

Researchers have developed a unique and inexpensive device which lights up malignant brain tumors. Read More

Image shows a brain slice with a glioblastoma tumor.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

Promising Combination Therapy Developed for Deadliest Form of Brain Cancer

Researchers have developed a promising new combination therapy for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More

This is a brain slice with a glioblastoma brain tumor showing in it.

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·March 3, 2015·2 min read

Study Shows Why Some Brain Cancers Resist Treatment

Researchers report they might have discovered why some people are resistant to standard treatments for brain cancer, and it's in their DNA. Read More

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·January 4, 2017·5 min read

Immunotherapy and Gene Therapy Combinations Show Promise Against Glioblastoma

Researchers suggest using both immunotherapy and gene therapy to help patients fight against glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More

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·November 27, 2017·7 min read

Cancer Drug Starts Clinical Trials in Human Brain Cancer Patients

A new drug has been cleared for human trials in patients with anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma brain cancers. The drug, PAC-1, is reported to spur cancer cells to self destruct and has proven to be effective in animal models of brain cancers. Read More

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·May 12, 2016·3 min read

Study of Glioma Susceptibility in Dogs May Yield Insights for Humans

A 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

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cancer Risk May Be Reduced in Those With History of Chicken Pox

According to researchers, those who have had chicken pox in childhood may be at lower risk for developing brain cancer later in life. Read More

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·December 15, 2016·6 min read

Attractive Drug Candidate Identified as Target For Glioma Brain Tumors

Researchers have identified an enzyme associated with aggressive gliomas. Read More

Outline of a head with the brain exposed in orange.

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·November 7, 2015·4 min read

Tumor Network in Brain Increases Treatment Resistance

Researchers uncover a possible reason as to why astrocytomas don't respond to standard forms of cancer treatment. Read More

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·July 24, 2012·3 min read

New Probe Provides Vital Assist in Brain Cancer Surgery

A new probe developed uses an innovative fluorescence-reading technology to help brain surgeons distinguish cancerous tissue from normal tissue. The probe tool, now already in use at the Cancer Center for brain surgery, may one day be used for surgeries for a variety of cancers. Read More

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·August 1, 2012·2 min read

Study Suggests New Treatment Target for Deadly Brain Tumors

“We identified a subset of brain tumor cells that are slower growing or remain at rest, and appear to be the source of cancer recurrence after standard therapy in which the drug temozolomide is given to stop the tumor’s growth,” said Dr. Luis Parada. “Current therapy targets fast-growing tumor cells but not those responsible for new tumors. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first identification of a cancer stem-like cell in a spontaneously forming tumor inside a mammal.” Read More

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