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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

May 21, 2018May 22, 2018brain cancer, Cancer, Clinical research, Healthcare, Julia Bernstein, pediatrics

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

December 12, 2017Atoh1, brain cancer, brain tumor in children, Cerebellum, Jak2, medulloblastoma, Sonic Hedgehog, Tyrosine 78

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

December 7, 20173-D DNA loops, brain cancer, DNA architecture, DNA loops, enhancers, gene regulation, Glioma, NFIA, transcription factors

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

November 8, 2017astrocyte, brain cancer, glial cells, Neurological disorders

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

December 8, 2014September 18, 2018brain cancer, brain tumors, Cancer, Dr. Melissa Bondy, Genetics, glioblastoma multiforme

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.