BIGGER BRAINS COULD INCREASE CANCER RISK
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…
BLOCKING THE SIREN CALL OF TWO AGGRESSIVE CANCERS
An inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.… READ MORE…
BLOOD TEST MAY DETECT BRAIN METASTASES WHILE STILL TREATABLE
Researchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.… READ MORE…
FUNGAL PROTEIN FOUND TO CROSS BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
Researchers have isolated a protein which appear to be responsible for the fungus that causes cryptococcal meningoencephalitis to cross the blood brain barrier.… READ MORE…
CANCER CELLS AND STEM CELLS SHARE SAME ORIGIN – BRAIN CELLS GROWN FROM SKIN
Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC grow brain cells from skin Oncogenes are generally thought to be genes that, when mutated, change healthy ce… READ MORE…
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION LEADS TO GENETIC CHANGES IN THE BRAIN: RAT STUDY
A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution.… READ MORE…
MENINGITIS MODEL SHOWS INFECTION’S SCI-FI WORTHY CREEP INTO THE BRAIN
A new study tracks, in real time, how Cryptococcal meningitis invades the brain.… READ MORE…