Genetic Clues May Lead To Treatment
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · Science & Technology
Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. There is no cure, at least not yet. But researchers have found that a majority of people with glioblastoma have something else in common: a network of genes that interact with each other and fail to suppress the tumor itself. VOA's Melinda Smith reports on how this discovery might eventually lead to better treatment and hopefully a longer life.
