Scientists identify type of cell at the origin of brain tumors

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Scientists identify type of cell at the origin of brain tumors

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Scientists have identified the type of cell that is at the origin of brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, which are a type of glioma - a category that defines the most common type of malignant brain tumor.

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sciencedaily.com — “For patients with glioma, the most common primary brain tumor, new findings may explain why current therapies fail to eradicate the cancer. Scientists have identified for the first time that progenitor rather than neural stem cells underly a type of glioma called oligodendroglioma.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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physorg.com — “For patients with glioma, the most common primary brain tumor, new findings may explain why current therapies fail to eradicate the cancer. A UCSF-led team of scientists has identified for the first time that progenitor rather than neural stem cells underly a type of glioma called oligodendroglioma. ...View full resource at physorg.com

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news.ucsf.edu — “For patients with glioma, the most common primary brain tumor, new findings may explain why current therapies fail to eradicate the cancer. A UCSF-led team of scientists has identified for the first time that progenitor rather than neural stem cells underly a type of glioma called oligodendroglioma.View full resource at news.ucsf.edu

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