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

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.... Read More...

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Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.... Read More...

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Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

Researchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.... Read More...

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Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers report muscle stem cells may give rise to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the muscles in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The study also identifies two genes linked to the tumor's growth. ... Read More...

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Herpes Virus and Tumors Evolved to Learn How to Manipulate the Same Ancient RNA

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reports herpes virus utilizes ancient RNA to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors have been found to manipulate. The findings could have implications for new treatment options and also may shed light on neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.... Read More...

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New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...

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How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.... Read More...

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How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.... Read More...

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Sex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

A new study reveals distinct molecular differences in signatures of glioblastoma brain cancer between men and women. Researchers report current treatments for the brain cancer are more effective in women than in men. The findings could help to tailor treatments aimed at the different sexes and improve survival.... Read More...

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Drug Discovery Could Halt Brain Cancer Spread

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers detail the use of a drug that may help block the way glioblastoma brain cancer cells respond to fluid flow. The finding could lead to stopping glioblastoma from spreading. ... Read More...

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Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved.... Read More...

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News

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neuroscience

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neurology

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s

AI

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

Unlike men, women’s cognitive performance may improve at higher room temperature

Brain Cancer

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors

Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Herpes Virus and Tumors Evolved to Learn How to Manipulate the Same Ancient RNA

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Sex Differences Identified in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Drug Discovery Could Halt Brain Cancer Spread

Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery