Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·June 8, 2014·4 min readLonger Telomeres Linked to Risk of Brain CancerNew research reveals two common gene variants which lead to longer telomeres also significantly increase the risk of developing gliomas.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·April 29, 2014·6 min readBrain Tumor Cells Penetrated by Tiny, Degradable Particles Carrying Genetic InstructionsResearchers report they have been able to create tiny, biodegradable nanoparticles which are able to carry DNA to brain cancer cells in mice.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2014·2 min readBrain Cell Find Points to New Brain Cancer TherapiesA recent study provides new understanding of the role Lin28a plays in forming neurons. The findings could help develop new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological disorders.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 9, 2014·6 min readBlocking DNA Repair Mechanisms Could Improve Radiation Therapy for Brain CancerResearchers suggest blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·March 27, 2014·4 min readAdult Cancer Drugs Show Promise Against an Aggressive Childhood Brain TumorResearchers identify two adult cancer medications which have the potential to improve treatment for medulloblastoma brain cancer in children.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2014·3 min readAntipsychotic Medications Offer New Hope in the Battle Against GlioblastomaAn FDA approved anti psychotic drug is proving to be effective in killing glioblastoma brain cancer tumors, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·March 3, 2014·2 min readImproved Lab Screening Technique Opens Door for New Pediatric Neuroblastoma TherapiesResearchers reveal the important role of microRNAs in regulating neuroblastoma brain cancer development.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2014·5 min readTumors ‘Light Up’ With New, Unique Imaging System Using Scorpion Venom Protein and a LaserResearchers have developed a unique and inexpensive device which lights up malignant brain tumors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·February 20, 2014·5 min readGene Sequencing Project Discovers Common Driver of a Childhood Brain TumorResearchers identify the most common genetic alteration in ependymoma brain tumors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·January 24, 2014·2 min readAspirin Intake May Halt Growth of Vestibular Schwannomas/Acoustic NeuromasResearchers find aspirin intake correlates with halted growth of vestibular schwannomas.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·January 13, 2014·3 min readMulti-Institutional Team Finds Targetable Mutation in Rare Brain TumorA genetic mutation associated with a number of cancers could also be responsible for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare but debilitating brain tumor, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2014·4 min readScientists Uncover New Target for Brain Cancer TreatmentResearchers demonstrate melanoma differentiation associated gene, mda-9/syntenin is a driving force behind the aggressive and invasive nature of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
