In Mouse Model Study, Researchers Erase All Traces of Brain Tumor

In a mouse model study, a team at Johns Hopkins have stopped the growth and removed any detectable traces of brain tumor cells taken from human adult patients. Scientists used a repurposed FDA-approved drug, never expecting the promising results they encountered. “This therapy has worked amazingly well in these mice,” says study leader. “We have spoken with neurosurgeons here, and as soon as possible, we want to start discussing the parameters of a clinical trial to see if this will work in our patients as a follow-up to surgery.” Click here to read the full article.