https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/brain-cancer/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:24:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/brain-cancer/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-chemo-brain-prevention-30310/ https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-chemo-brain-prevention-30310/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:23:45 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115422 A nationwide study proves that a simple, home-based exercise prescription can preserve memory and mental sharpness for patients undergoing chemotherapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-chemo-brain-prevention-30310/feed/ 0 115422 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-cancer-laser-immunotherapy-30202/ https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-cancer-laser-immunotherapy-30202/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:55:09 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115018 Scientists use laser heat to "unseal" the blood-brain barrier, allowing immunotherapy to achieve record-breaking survival rates for brain cancer.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-cancer-laser-immunotherapy-30202/feed/ 0 115018 https://neurosciencenews.com/tumor-brain-immune-suppression-30173/ https://neurosciencenews.com/tumor-brain-immune-suppression-30173/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:25:55 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114903 Tumors aren't just rogue cells; they are master manipulators. Scientists find cancer "calls" the brain to request an immune-suppressing shield.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tumor-brain-immune-suppression-30173/feed/ 0 114903 https://neurosciencenews.com/mechanical-pressure-neuron-death-30112/ https://neurosciencenews.com/mechanical-pressure-neuron-death-30112/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:56:53 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114640 It's not just the cancer that kills, it's the pressure. Scientists have discovered that physical force on the brain triggers a genetic "suicide" switch in healthy neurons.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/mechanical-pressure-neuron-death-30112/feed/ 0 114640 https://neurosciencenews.com/taming-tumor-chaos-researchers-glioblastoma-treatment-30090/ https://neurosciencenews.com/taming-tumor-chaos-researchers-glioblastoma-treatment-30090/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:14:08 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114543 A groundbreaking study identifies a "master switch" molecule, miR-181d, that controls the chaotic behavior of glioblastoma cells. By stabilizing this molecule, researchers can force tumor cells into a more uniform state, significantly increasing their vulnerability to chemotherapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/taming-tumor-chaos-researchers-glioblastoma-treatment-30090/feed/ 1 114543 https://neurosciencenews.com/cancer-circadian-rhythm-30069/ https://neurosciencenews.com/cancer-circadian-rhythm-30069/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:17:41 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114442 Chronic circadian disruption — such as night-shift work, irregular schedules, or frequent jet lag — accelerates the development and spread of aggressive breast cancer. Researchers found that disrupted internal clocks not only weaken immune defenses but also reshape healthy breast tissue, creating conditions that tumors exploit.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cancer-circadian-rhythm-30069/feed/ 1 114442 https://neurosciencenews.com/cancer-circadian-rhythm-30051/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:42:18 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114372 Breast cancer can rapidly derail the brain’s day-night regulation of stress hormones, even before tumors are detectable. In mice, the disease flattens normal corticosterone rhythms by altering hypothalamic neuron activity, which may worsen outcomes and mimic symptoms often seen in cancer patients, such as insomnia and anxiety. ]]> 114372 https://neurosciencenews.com/verticillin-a-brain-cancer-30015/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:32:54 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114235 For the first time, chemists have fully synthesized verticillin A, a notoriously complex fungal molecule with striking anticancer potential. The molecule’s fragile structure required a complete rethinking of its synthetic sequence, enabling researchers to not only recreate it but design more stable and potent derivatives. ]]> 114235 https://neurosciencenews.com/cancer-chemo-nerve-damage-29875/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:51:14 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113635 A new study reveals that chemotherapy-induced nerve pain arises from a stress response in immune cells that triggers inflammation and neurotoxicity. Researchers found that activating a cellular stress sensor called IRE1α causes nerve damage and pain during chemotherapy, but blocking it prevents both in mice. ]]> 113635 https://neurosciencenews.com/lymphatic-damage-chemo-brain-29808/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:37:15 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113360 New research reveals that chemotherapy may cause “chemo brain” by damaging the brain’s lymphatic system — the network responsible for clearing waste and supporting immune function. Using mouse models and human-engineered tissues, scientists found that common drugs like docetaxel shrink lymphatic vessels and impair drainage, leading to memory deficits and cognitive decline.]]> 113360 https://neurosciencenews.com/glioblastoma-cancer-immune-system-29766/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:23:00 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113183 Glioblastoma, the most lethal brain cancer, doesn’t just damage the brain—it erodes the skull and disrupts the immune system by reshaping marrow inside the skull. Researchers discovered that tumors increase skull-to-brain channels, allowing waves of inflammatory immune cells to flow to the cancer site, fueling its growth.]]> 113183 https://neurosciencenews.com/rna-mapping-cancer-alzheimers-29758/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:45:29 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113141 Scientists have created a breakthrough technology that reveals the entire network of RNA-protein interactions in human cells, offering new insights into how diseases develop. The method freezes and tags RNAs and proteins as they touch, turning them into unique DNA barcodes that can be decoded with sequencing.]]> 113141