Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020Stem cells and nerves interact in tissue regeneration and cancer progressionStudy examines the interactions between stem cells and neurons in both tissue regeneration and the development of cancerous tumors. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in chemobrain and multiple sclerosisLipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert. The findings challenge traditional beliefs about mature myelin. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2020Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancerStudies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer following long-term omega 3 consumption. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 13, 2020Childhood brain tumor discovery may unlock treatments for many cancersAstrocytes hijack microglia for the benefit of tumor growth in medulloblastoma, causing the microglia to produce IGF1. The findings could aid in the development of new treatments for a range of cancers. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2020Computer simulation for understanding brain cancer growthA new, freely available computer platform creates a 3D model that brings together the macroscopic scale of tissue with the microscopic scale of individual cells. This allows the platform to realistically model brain cancer's mechanobiology while maintaining resolution power. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 2, 2020Single dose of psilocybin reduces depression and anxiety for a year in cancer patientsA single dose of the psychedelic psilocybin reduces depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness in cancer patients for 12 months after the drug is administered. Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 31, 2020Study clarifies genetic autism risk in PTEN patientsCopy number variants may act as genetic modifiers that influence the risk of autism and developmental delay versus cancer risk in people with PTEN mutations. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 30, 2020Brain tumors remodel neuronal synapses to promote growthSeveral variants of the PIK3CA gene drive brain tumor progression. Two of the variants alter the expression of genes involved in synapses. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2020Unexpected connection between gliomas and neurodegenerative diseasesStudy finds significant expression of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein in glioma cells, especially in patients with better prognoses. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2020Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight savingChronobiologists warn changing to daylight savings can have serious effects on both brain and general health. The change in time during spring was linked to a 24% increase in severe cardiovascular events in women. Researchers also noted the sudden change in time alters circadian rhythms, reduces the production of natural melatonin, impacts cognitive function, and may also foster tumor growth. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 16, 2020Improved brain chip for precision treatment of brain cancerA new brain chip allows multiple simultaneous drugs to be administered directly to glioblastoma brain cancer tumors. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 15, 2020Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumorsIntroducing VEGF-C into the cerebrospinal fluid of mouse models of glioblastoma, researchers noted increased levels of T cell response to the cancerous tumors. When combined with immune system checkpoint inhibitors, the VEGF-C treatment significantly extended the life span of the mice with glioblastoma brain cancer. Read More
