Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors

Aug 9, 2024

A collaborative study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study highlights how neuronal signaling, modifications in DNA-associated proteins and developmental programs are intertwined to drive malignancy in brain cancer.

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