Understanding Glioblastoma: Exploring Environmental Factors and Treatments
Glioblastoma, a highly aggressive type of brain cancer, can have a significant impact on cognitive function and mental health. The location of the tumor ...
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TP53 Proteins and Their Role in Cancer
Tumor Protein 53 Tumor protein 53 (TP53) is a regulatory protein that helps regulate the progression through the cell cycle, apoptosis (cell death), and the sta...
Let’s Talk about Brain Cancer
What is Glioblastoma? In short, glioblastoma (GBM) is brain cancer. More specifically, it is a very lethal brain tumor, sometimes becoming invasive to other par...
Glioblastoma Current Treatment Plans
Glioblastoma is a brain cancer that happens in astrocytes. Astrocytes are a type of glial cells, the most abundant cells in the CNS. According to the National B...
Glioblastoma: A Biological Understanding Giving Hope to Thousands Diagnosed
What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma (GBM) is the rapid overgrowth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. These brain tumors affect around 12,000 American citizens...
Treatment of Glioblastoma Through EGFR and CREB
Artstract Created by Hailey Puppe Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing malignant brain tumor. It has a very low survival rate. Only 5% of those with Glio...
Complexity of Glioblastoma – Types, Treatment Options, and More
What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma (GBM) is a fast-growing and aggressive malignant brain tumor. It is a very invasive form of cancer which means it has one of...
Addicted Brains Explained
Addiction is defined as having a craving or dependence to a substance, thing, or activity. Addiction can be tied to a natural reward such as sleep, food, etc. w...
Addiction on the Molecular Level
Addiction on the Molecular Level Addiction is a significant issue in today’s society. Addiction is defined as a compulsive and persistent dependence on a ...
Addicted to Addiction Medicine?
Opioid addiction is a major problem in the US. According to the CDC overdose deaths involving opioids have increased by over 8 times since 1999. In 2020 an esti...