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…
SURPRISING ROLE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS PLAY IN KEEPING BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER CLOSED
Researchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.… READ MORE…
IMPROVING TREATMENT OUTCOMES FOR GLIOBLASTOMA BRAIN CANCER
According to researchers, targeting multiple angiogenesis pathways simultaneously could help overcome the resistance to anti-angiogenic treatment developed by glioblastoma brain cancer.… READ MORE…
SINGLE DROP OF BLOOD IN BRAIN CAN TRIGGER IMMUNE RESPONSE AKIN TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Researchers report disruption of the BBB can trigger a cascade of events that result in brain damage and autoimmunity characteristic of MS.… READ MORE…
NEURAL ACTIVITY IN THE CEREBRAL CORTEX STIMULATES GLIOMA BRAIN CANCER GROWTH
According to a new study, neural activity can stimulate the growth of high-grade glioma brain cancers.… 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…
INCURABLE BRAIN CANCER GENE IS SILENCED
A novel therapeutic, which is based on nanotechnology, turns off a critical gene and increases survival rates in mice with glioblastoma brain cancer, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
NANOPARTICLES REBOOT BLOOD FLOW IN BRAIN
New research would help emergency care workers and battlefield medics stabilize blood flow in the brains of traumatic injury victims. Researchers developed a nanoparticle-based antioxidant that quickly quenches free radicals that interfere with regulation of the brain’s vascular system.… READ MORE…
NEW PROBE PROVIDES VITAL ASSIST IN BRAIN CANCER SURGERY
A new probe developed uses an innovative fluorescence-reading technology to help brain surgeons distinguish cancerous tissue from normal tissue. The probe tool, now already in use at the Cancer Center for brain surgery, may one day be used for surgeries for a variety of cancers.… 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…
TRAFFIC POLLUTION PREVENTS CHILDREN’S BRAINS FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Previous research has linked traffic pollution to brain development issues in children. A new paper looks at steps being taken to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on neurodevelopment.… READ MORE…
BIOLOGISTS IDENTIFY POSSIBLE NEW STRATEGY FOR HALTING BRAIN TUMORS
A new study reports researchers have identified a mechanism that aids the growth of glioblastoma brain cancer. By blocking the mechanism, researchers were able to halt the progression of the tumors.… READ MORE…