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Glioblastoma hijacks neuronal mechanisms for brain invasion

Glioblastomas, incurable brain tumors, consist of subpopulations with different connections and roles. Research shows that a specific subpopulation lacking connections with other tumor cells and astrocytes is fueled by neuronal activity, adopting neuronal migration mechanisms. This subpopulation governs glioblastoma cell invasion and explains the tumor's dissemination and cellular diversity....

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