Tag: Glioblastoma

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New drug shows promise in halting spread of brain cancer

New York: Scientists have developed a novel drug that could block glioblastoma — the deadliest form of brain cancer — from spreading. The tissues in our bodies are largely made of fluid. It moves around cells and is essential to normal body function. But in some cases, this fluid may be doing more harm than good. […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Indian-American teen awarded for invention to improve brain cancer treatment

Washington: An Indian-American teenager has been conferred with the 2019 National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education Award for her ground-breaking invention designed to improve treatments for glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. The $10,000 award given by STEM Education US, recognises Kavya Kopparapu, 19, of Herndon, Virginia, as an “extraordinarily talented and […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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