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Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2019

Teriflunomide, a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows promise for the treatment of glioblastoma when coupled with targeted cancer therapies.... Read More...

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Study finds macrophages’ pathway to nurture PTEN-deficient glioblastoma: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

PTEN deficiency drives an increased expression of LOX. LOX attracts macrophages which protect gliobastoma brain cancer cells and provide growth factor support for the tumor, a new mouse study reveals.... Read More...

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New approaches to study the genetics of autism may lead to new therapies

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Researchers will present their latest findings regarding genes associated with autism spectrum disorder in an upcoming meeting.... Read More...

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Natural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor Suppressor

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2019

Targeting the gene WWP1 with indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, suppressed tumor growth in animal models of cancer.... Read More...

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How to Build a Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

A new study sheds light on how our brains are constructed. Researchers say the study reveals how the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex has remained constant over mammalian evolution.... Read More...

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Gene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2017

CRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer. ... Read More...

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Neurons That Regenerate and Neurons That Die

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2017

Findings could pave the way for developing new treatments to restore vision and repair retinal damage.... Read More...

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Scientists Engineer Gene Pathway to Grow Brain Organoids With Surface Folding

Neuroscience NewsDecember 29, 2016

Findings could help to identify cells affected by Zika virus, researchers report.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover Clues to Altered Brain Wiring in Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2016

Mutations in PTEN affect the assembly of connections between two brain areas important for the processing of social cues, researchers report. ... Read More...

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