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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.

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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Bigger Brains Could Increase Cancer Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

A new study reports bigger brain size could mean an increased risk of developing brain cancer. The reason, researchers say, is simple. Bigger brains have more brain cells, and thus a greater potential for cell mutations that lead to cancer.... Read More...

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Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...

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Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2018

A new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...

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News

Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

Stimulating neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

Neuroscience

Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

Stimulating neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds

Neurology

Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

AI

Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Robotics

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Psychology

Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption

How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

Brain Cancer

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

Bigger Brains Could Increase Cancer Risk

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer