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science11 days ago•7 min saved

New Ultrasound Method Tracks Glioblastoma’s Structural Manipulation of Brain Tissue in Awake Mice

Researchers at Caltech have developed a trimodal ultrasound technique to observe glioblastoma growth in real-time within the brains of awake mice. By engineering tumor cells to produce gas vesicles, the team could track how the cancer displaces healthy tissue and remodels blood vessels over an 11-day period. This non-invasive method offers a new way to study the physical interactions between tumors and the brain, potentially aiding future treatment strategies.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-cancer #caltech-research #glioblastoma

health24 days ago•15 min saved

St. George Hospital expands cancer care and speeds EMS responses

Intermountain Health expanded the St. George Regional Hospital’s cancer center to add neuro-oncology, infusion spaces and additional supportive services, while also opening a new flight/ambulance base adjacent to the emergency department to cut helicopter response times by five to ten minutes and streamline inter-facility transfers within about 150 miles of St. George.

via KSL|

#cancer-center #emergency-medical-services #health

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Revolutionary Imaging Method Uncovers Hidden Brain Structures"

Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School have developed a novel microscopy technique that allows for high-resolution imaging of human brain tissue, revealing previously unseen cells and structures. The method, based on expansion microscopy, has potential applications in diagnosing tumors, providing more accurate prognoses, and guiding treatment choices. By labeling up to 16 different molecules per tissue sample, the researchers were able to analyze healthy brain tissue and samples from patients with gliomas, uncovering unexpected levels of aggressive tumor cells in low-grade gliomas. The technique could serve as a diagnostic tool for neuro-oncology and neuropathology, offering insights into neurological diseases at the nanoscale and potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.

via MIT News|

#brain-tissue #expansion-microscopy #microscopy