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Mutation discovery may improve treatment for rare brain tumor type

January 13, 2014 by

Scientists have identified a mutated gene that causes a type of tenacious, benign brain tumor that can have devastating lifelong effects. Currently, the tumor can only be treated with challenging repeated surgeries and radiation.

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