Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 25, 2016·1 min read3D Printing Brain Tumors to Improve TreatmentsResearchers have developed a new 3D printing technique which can produce brain tumor cells that continue to grow rapidly and mimic the growth of real glioma tumors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 22, 2016·8 min readTiny Packages May Pack Powerful Treatment for Brain TumorsA lipid nanocarrier small enough to pass the blood-brain barrier could be an effective method for delivering chemotherapy medications to help fight glioblastoma brain tumors, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·3 min readStudy of Glioma Susceptibility in Dogs May Yield Insights for HumansA new study study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs reveals three genes associated with the cancer. The findings may prove helpful in diagnosis and developing new treatments for humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 9, 2016·5 min readExperimental Therapy Halts Treatment Resistant Brain TumorsResearchers report an experimental treatment has shown to be able to stop treatment resistant glioblastoma in human cells and mouse models.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2016·4 min readFinding the Origin of Glioblastoma SubtypesA new study reports different types of glioblastoma tend to develop in different regions of the brain.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGenetics·May 3, 2016·3 min readCancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in CommonResearchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·April 25, 2016·3 min readPotential New Treatment Target for Glioblastoma Brain CancerA new study reports a protein called OSMR is required for glioblastoma brain cancer to form.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2016·3 min readThe Gateway to the BrainResearchers have constructed a structural model of a transporter at the blood-brain barrier.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readLower Cancer Rates in People With Autism Despite Increased Mutations in Cancer Driving GenesA new study reports that although people with autism have increased genetic mutations that drive cancer, they have lower rates of the disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2016·4 min readUsing Simple Sugar to Detect Brain TumorsResearchers use dextrose to enhance MRI images of brain tumors.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2016·4 min readOpening the Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Drugs For Brain DiseasesAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to open the blood-brain barrier. The findings have implications for delivering medications to treat brain diseases and cancers.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 4, 2016·6 min readImproving Treatment Outcomes for Glioblastoma Brain CancerAccording to researchers, targeting multiple angiogenesis pathways simultaneously could help overcome the resistance to anti-angiogenic treatment developed by glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
