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Astrocytes Feed Glioblastoma, Promoting Tumor Growth: Mouse Study
Astrocytes Feed Glioblastoma, Promoting Tumor Growth: Mouse Study
Starving glioblastoma tumors of the cholesterol made by astrocytes could suppress brain cancer progression.
Starving glioblastoma tumors of the cholesterol made by astrocytes could suppress brain cancer progression.
brain cancer, brain, neuroscience
Glioblastoma Cells Imitate Immature Neurons to Invade the Brain
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Aug 5, 2022 | 3 min read
Neuron-like glioblastoma cells are the pioneers of deadly tumors’ spread through the brain, contributing to their devastating invasiveness, a study in mice finds.
Image of the Day: Cerebral Infiltration
The Scientist | Feb 11, 2013 | 1 min read
An illustration depicting the damaging effects of a tumor (red) on structural connections within the brain
Low Oxygen Saves Irradiated Brain?
Hannah Waters | Jan 18, 2012 | 2 min read
Whole brain radiation therapy costs mice some of their cognitive abilities, but treatment with low-oxygen air revives their reasoning skills.