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The neurons that can put a brake on a nervous-system cancer
Gliomas (blue) are tumours that can start in glial cells, which are responsible for supporting and protecting neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Credit: Scott Camazine/SPL
An investigation into how neurons interact with cancer cells has found a potential Achilles heel for gliomas1 — tumours of the central nervous system that can be aggressive and lethal.
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Uesaka, N. et al. Neuron https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2026.08.008 (2026).
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