Variations In Five Genes Raise Risk For Most Common Brain Tumors

Nanoparticles cross blood-brain barrier to enable...
(University of Washington) Fluorescent nanoparticles are able to illuminate brain tumors in mice. The particles can safely cross the blood-brain barrier, an almost impenetrable barrier that...

Glioma: Origin Of Brain Tumor Discovered
Glioma is the most common and most serious form of brain tumors that affect adults. It has not yet been determined which specific type of cell in the brain is the source of the tumor, but now...

Newly Discovered Gene Could Be A Prime Target In The...
Scientists have discovered mutations in two genes that could become therapeutic targets in malignant glioma, a dangerous class of brain tumors.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...