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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 10, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Map Genomic Landscape of Schwannoma Brain Cancer

A new study describes the genomic landscape of schwannoma brain cancers.

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·September 12, 2014·3 min read

Zebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target Treatment

Researchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 29, 2012·5 min read

Could a Cancer Drug Potentially Prevent Learning Disabilities in Some Kids?

U-M scientists stop abnormal brain cell growth in mice with neurofibromatosis using experimental tumor drug, make new discoveries in neural stem cells.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 9, 2012·3 min read

Pediatric Tumors Traced to Stem Cells in Developing Brain

Scientists showed in mice that disabling a gene linked to a common pediatric tumor disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), made stem cells from one part of the brain proliferate rapidly. But the same genetic deficit had no effect on stem cells from another brain region.

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·July 15, 2010·2 min read