Childhood Brain Cancer Genes Identified

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:45

Scientists have isolated three important genes involved in the development of a type of childhood brain cancer. Researchers have found three genes associated with specific characteristics of ependymoma — the third most common form of childhood brain cancer.


 

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