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Jan 12, 2021

One in Five Brain Cancers Fueled by Overactive Mitochondria

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

Summary: 20% of glioblastoma brain cancers are fueled by overactive mitochondria. Researchers say these cases may be treatable by drugs currently under trial.

Source: Columbia University.

A new study has found that up to 20% of glioblastomas–an aggressive brain cancer–are fueled by overactive mitochondria and may be treatable with drugs currently in clinical trials.

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