Yale scientists identify key defect in brain tumor cells

ENN
Feb 1, 2017, 3:24 pm91 pts
In a new study, Yale researchers identified a novel genetic defect that prevents brain tumor cells from repairing damaged DNA. They found that the defect is highly sensitive to an existing FDA-approved drug used to treat ovarian cancer — a discovery that challenges current practice for treatment of brain…

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