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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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