A Genetic Cause for Some Brain Tumors is Revealed

Meningiomas are tumors that form in the central nervous system, and are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tumors. According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s estimated that about 25,000 Americans get a new meningioma diagnosis every year. Researchers have now discovered a novel genetic link to a subset of meningiomas. The findings have been reported in Nature Communications.

While many meningiomas can be surgically removed, in many cases this is not possible and the tumor keeps growing. Radiation can help shrink these tumors to…