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Deconstructing glioblastoma complexity reveals its pattern of development
Brain cancers have long been thought of as being resistant to treatments because of the…
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Novel protein drives cancer progression
Cancers arise when the genetic code of normal cells is altered, causing excessive growth. Researchers…
New treatment strategy may benefit patients with brain cancer
Gliomas with mutations in what are called the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genes are the most…
AACR 2020: Diagnosing brain tumours with a blood test
A simple but highly sensitive blood test has been found to accurately diagnose and classify…
New method to identify genes that can drive development of brain tumours
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have developed a method for identifying functional mutations and…
Anti-malarial drug shows promise for brain cancer treatment
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive form of cancer in the brain that is typically…
Treatment shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer
Researchers of McMaster University and the University of Toronto, Canada, have developed a promising immunotherapy…
ASCO 2020: Trastuzumab combined with trimodality treatment does not improve outcomes for patient
Results of the NRG Oncology clinical trial RTOG 1010 indicated that the addition of the…
Genome-wide pattern found in tumours from brain cancer patients predicts life expectancy
Proof of principle study highlights mathematical methods that are uniquely suited for personalised medicine For…
Researchers study radiation resistance in brain cancer cells
In a vertical climb to avoid collision with a towering mountain, a plane ejects cargo…