Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer

Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma - the most common of childhood brain cancers. The findings are published today in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news155749926.html">Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer</a></p> <p>Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma - the most common of childhood brain cancers. The findings are published today in the online edition of the journal <I>Nature Genetics</I>.</p>