Scientists have found that the virus from 6 million years ago contributes to the development of severe brain tumors.
—a fast developing and aggressive brain tumor—is usually around 14 months. However some tumors are far more severe than others.that may not respond as well to treatment.
"We demonstrated for the first time that this virus, when reactivated, plays a role in defining the stem-cell state of high-grade gliomas, promoting an aggressive form of cancer," neurosurgeon Ashish Shah, principal investigator at Sylvester's Brain Tumor Initiative , and first author, said in a press release.
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