Brain Tumor Caused By Single Gene Defect

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Brain Tumor Caused By Single Gene Defect

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Pilocytic astrocytoma, the most common brain tumor in children, is usually slow-growing and benign. However, surgeons often cannot completely remove the diffusely growing tumor. This means that pa

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Single gene defect causes brain tumor

sciencedaily.com — “Scientists have shown in mice that a defect in a single gene, which is involved in cellular signaling, is sufficient to cause a dangerous brain tumor.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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labspaces.net — “Pilocytic astrocytoma, the most common brain tumor in children, is usually slow-growing and benign. However, surgeons often cannot completely remove the diffusely growing tumor. This means that patients need further treatment in order to destroy remaining tumor tissue. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy can lead to severe side-effects and have only little effect on these slowly growing tumors. AffeView full resource at labspaces.net

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