Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain? — Harvard Gazette

Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain? — Harvard Gazette

Health Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain? Researchers revealed which neurons in a mouse brain, shown in red, connect to a human glioma, shown in green.mage: Annie Hsieh Stephanie Dutchen HMS Communications December 5, 2024 6 min read First look at the interplay between neurons and tumors sheds light on formation, spread Every week, Harvard Medical School neuro-oncologist Annie Hsieh tr…

First look at neuron–tumor connections in brain illuminates formation and spread of gliomas

Every week, Harvard Medical School neuro-oncologist Annie Hsieh treats patients with gliomas—the most common type of brain cancer, including the deadliest, glioblastoma.

Study IDs ways IDH-related brain tumors become more aggressive

Researchers have uncovered genetic changes that may explain why certain brain tumors, known as gliomas, that are associated with IDH gene mutations start off as slow-growing but eventually become more aggressive. Early on, the tumors seem to be promoted by a type of DNA modification called methylation that helps the cells escape detection from the immune system. This gives them room to acquire genetic mutations and take on a faster-growing, more…