New Regulatory Circuit Identified For Aggressive, Malignant Brain Tumor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Study

ScienceDaily (Apr. 10, 2008) — The search for cancer genes is increasingly a matter of molecular “To Tell the Truth,” as scientists seek to distinguish genes actually involved in the disease from those that are imposters. Powerful gene-scanning technology often reveals hundreds or thousands of genetic irregularities in tumor tissue, making it critical for investigators to winnow out the true culprits.

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