Brain CancerNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2009Neuroscience Research Uncovers New Role of IDH1 Gene Mutation in Brain CancerFindings Validate Cancer Metabolism as an Approach to Identify New Ways to Treat Cancer – Opens Potential for New Class... Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 30, 2010Breast Cancer Patients’ Brain Tissue Altered by ChemotherapyBrain imaging studies of women with breast cancer before and after chemotherapy treatments show grey matter is being affected during the chemotherapy treatments. Brain areas believed to be critical for multi-tasking, memory and other cognitive functions were seen to change during the chemotherapy. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 15, 2010Zif Protein Controls Brain Stem CellsZif proteins have been found to control whether a brain stem cell differentiates into a neuron or renews as a brain stem cell. There are Zif related proteins in humans that may be targeted by new treatments for brain cancer and other diseases. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 31, 2011Genetic Mutations in Brain Tumors Could Turn Out UsefulScientists have discovered genetic mutations in brain tumors that alter brain tumor metabolism. The scientists report that cells with defective... Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2011FLIP Switch of Programmed Cell DeathResearch involving programmed cell death has lead to new information about the involvement of a protein named FLIP in cell... Read More
Brain CancerGeneticsNeurology·July 6, 2011What Causes Brain Cancer? Understanding GlioblastomaUnderstanding glioblastoma at the genetic, molecular level Glioblastoma is the most common and most lethal form of brain tumor in... Read More
Brain CancerNeuroscience·July 18, 2011Cancer Cells and Stem Cells Share Same Origin – Brain Cells Grown from SkinScientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC grow brain cells from skin Oncogenes are generally thought to be... Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 2, 2011Novel Drug Makes Brain Tumors Glow Hot PinkBright color distinguishes tumor from healthy tissue to improve tumor resection Just 24 hours after Lisa Rek sang at her... Read More
Brain Cancer·January 27, 2012Diagnostic Brain Tumor Test Could Revolutionize Care of Patients with Low-Grade GliomasResearchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new... Read More
Brain Cancer·January 30, 2012Genetic Breakthrough for Brain Cancer in ChildrenCanadian-led research team identifies two mutations in crucial gene involved in deadly pediatric brain tumours. An international research team led... Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2012Researchers Make Living Model of Brain TumorResearchers have created a living 3-D model of a brain tumor and its surrounding blood vessels. In experiments, the scientists... Read More
Brain Cancer·March 15, 2012Altered Gene Linked to Fatal Neuroblastoma in Adolescents, Young AdultsResearchers have identified the first gene mutation associated with a chronic and often fatal form of neuroblastoma that typically strikes... Read More
