Gene Sequencing Project Finds New Mutations to Blame for a Majority of Brain Tumor Subtype, Washington University and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Study

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -- Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project has identified mutations responsible for more than half of a subtype of childhood brain tumor that takes a high toll on patients. Researchers also found evidence the tumors are susceptible to drugs already in development.