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The most invasive types of brain tumors can release neurotoxic quantities of glutamate. A new study shows that changing the properties of glutamate receptors can shrink brain tumors in rats (pages 971–978).

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Figure 1: The neurotransmitter glutamate gives gliomas an edge.

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    Jeffrey D. Rothstein

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Rothstein, J. Paving new pathways. Nat Med 8, 938–940 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0902-938

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