Image of the Month: A closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma
The image captures metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) intertwined with blood vessels (magenta) in the leptomeninges of a mouse model of the human condition.
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Partners in crime: Metastatic medulloblastoma recruits local fibroblasts to support its spread and growth
This novel discovery shows how tumor and non-tumor cells work together to create an environment that backs up cancer growth.
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Uncovering drivers of glioma-related epilepsy
A combination of animal model and patient studies reveals new possibilities to control glioma-related seizures and tumor growth.
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Turning the molecular clock back on halts neuroblastoma tumor growth
Restoring function of the molecular clock blocks tumor growth in advanced neuroblastoma and can make tumors more sensitive to conventional chemotherapy.
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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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Atoh1, a potential Achilles’ heel of Sonic Hedgehog MB
Medulloblastoma is the most common type of solid brain tumor in children. Current treatments offer limited success and may leave patients with severe neurological side
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DNA loops matter for NFIA gene expression in brain tumors
The nuclear factor I-A (NFIA) gene is important for both normal brain development and brain tumor growth. One way to discover paths that can lead
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Image of the Month: The underappreciated astrocyte
The brain has billions of cells of which only 30 percent are neurons. Astrocytes are the predominant cell type of the remaining 70 percent. Surprisingly,
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In the genes: Family quests for glioblastoma answers
When glioblastoma hit their family for a second time, sisters Hadley Rierson and Carrie Lebovich teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Melissa Bondy.
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