Gene clue to brain tumour growth

Courtesy BBC News | Health | World Edition  Sun, 11/22/2009 - 7:07pm

Scientists have pinpointed a mutated gene as key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumour.



 

More related items

Scan unlocks vegetative patients
Scientists have been able to reach into the mind of a brain-damaged man and communicate with his thoughts.

Eye test may detect Alzheimer's
It may be possible to develop an simple eye test to detect Alzheimer's, according to new research carried out on mice by scientists at University College London.

Mobile use 'helps' Alzheimer's
Scientists in Florida say mobile phone radiation could protect against Alzheimer's, based on tests carried out on mice.

'Lifeless' prions can 'evolve'
Scientists show for the first time that 'lifeless' prion proteins, devoid of DNA and RNA, can evolve like higher forms of life.

Sex intervention combats malaria
Scientists believe it may be possible to combat malaria by interfering with the sex lives of the mosquitoes which spread the disease.


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.