Immune Cells Hold Promise For Slowing ALS Progression
A new immunotherapy treatment for ALS patients is not only safe, but can also help slow the progression of the disease, researchers report.... Read More...
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Compound that Prevents Breast Cancer Cells From Activating in the Brain Identified
A compound used to treat leukemia shows promise in preventing breast cancer cells from metastasizing in the brain. ... Read More...
Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.... Read More...
3D Mini Brains Accelerate Research for Repairing Brain Function
Researchers have developed a new method of reducing the time it takes to grow mini brain models in the lab. This may accelerate research into diseases and injury that affect the nervous system.... Read More...
Blood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still Treatable
Researchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.... Read More...
Smart Drug Targets The Deadliest Brain Cancer For Destruction
Researchers have developed a new drug that could help prolong the lives of people with glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...