Study Finds That Errors in Brain Cell Division Could Trigger Cancer

May 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM EDT

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Researchers at the University of Virginia have conducted a study that offers new insights into what happens when there are errors in the process of brain cells dividing to form new cells as the brain is growing. Their findings could open the door to treating cancer and many developmental disorders of the brain.

It may also be possible to prevent many birth defects once the process through which defective cells are removed is better understood. It would be interesting to hear what firms like CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) have to say about the…

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