TULIPs in brain tumors could be exploited therapeutically
TULIPs are 3D genome features in PFA ependymoma that are not present in other types of pediatric brain cancer.
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Neuron-glioblastoma conversations across the brain spark tumor invasion
The findings suggest SEMA4F is an essential factor for glioma progression and neuronal activity-dependent infiltration.
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Unanticipated findings cast new light on the genetic regulation of different brain tumors
The findings highlight the importance of considering the mechanisms of gene regulation involved in different tumors when planning therapies.
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What you need to know about glioblastoma
Dr. Jacob Mandel discusses what glioblastoma is and how it can be treated.
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Like a mastermind of its own destiny, glioma sets a stage that favors its own growth
“In some regards, glioma brain tumors exhibit Machiavellian behavior,” said Dr. Benjamin Deneen. Machiavellian, as in scheming and cunning, comes from the Italian philosopher Niccolò
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Special delivery of IL-7 signaling makes all the difference for CAR T cells fighting solid tumors
Since he was in college, Thomas Shum wanted to pursue a career in cancer research. As he advanced in his studies, he was able to
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Largest study of malignant brain tumors finds new genetic markers for two distinct glioma subtypes
In 2017, approximately 24,000 people will be diagnosed with malignant brain tumors and 17,000 will die from the disease in the United States. The most
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The underappreciated astrocyte; a vital link between brain tumors and epileptic seizures
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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