10 January, 2011

Brain Tumor Origin Discovered

A group of researchers have discovered the type of cell that is at the origin of brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, which are a type of glioma. Glioma is a category that defines the most common type of malignant brain tumor.

Investigators found that the tumor originates in and spreads through cells known as glial progenitor cells - cells that are often referred to as "daughter" cells of stem cells.

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Brain Tumor Origin Discovered

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