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Brain Cancer

Brain Cancer research articles are listed. Brain cancer news covers topics such as diagnosis, brain tumors, chemotherapy, gamma knife technology, brain cancer treatments, glioblastomas, stem cell research, neurosurgery, medicine, genetics, neurology, and other brain research.

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·September 27, 2019·3 min read

Study finds age hinders cancer development

Alterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer. Read More

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·October 10, 2016·5 min read

Mars Bound Astronauts Face Chronic Dementia Risk From Galactic Cosmic Ray Exposure

A new study raises question about the effect extended space flights will have on long term brain health. Read More

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·September 14, 2019·4 min read

Existing drug could treat aggressive brain cancer

Surfen, a compound molecule used for drug delivery of insulin could block tumor growth for patients with glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More

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·October 28, 2016·4 min read

Protein Associated With Growth of Breast Cancer Essential for Production of New Neurons

Researchers report AP2gamma, a protein associated with the growth of breast cancer tumors, plays a vital role in the regulation of hippocampal neurogenesis. Read More

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·April 26, 2017·4 min read

Fertility Treatments Pose Risk of Pediatric Cancers

Researchers report children born from mothers who underwent fertility treatment are at higher risk of developing neoplasms and pediatric cancers. Read More

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·June 8, 2020·4 min read

Scientists engineer one protein to fight cancer and regenerate neurons

Making two different changes to a single messenger protein, researchers were able to inhibit lung cancer growth and promote neurogenesis. Read More

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·February 9, 2015·4 min read

What Autism Can Teach Us About Brain Cancer

According to a new study, elevated levels of the NHE9 protein can add to the lethality of 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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·January 9, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Uncover New Target for Brain Cancer Treatment

Researchers demonstrate melanoma differentiation associated gene, mda-9/syntenin is a driving force behind the aggressive and invasive nature of glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More