# New tool gives deeper understanding of glioblastoma

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/new-tool-gives-deeper-understanding-of-glioblastoma/837 "2018-10-31T03:52:44Z")\
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> **[New tool gives deeper understanding of glioblastoma](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181022123948.htm)**
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> Researchers have developed a new tool to study genetic 'switches' active in glioblastoma tumors that drive growth of the cancer. In a new article, they identified key switches in different types of tumors, including switches linked to how long a...

  
Researchers have developed a new tool to study genetic ‘switches’ active in glioblastoma tumors that drive growth of the cancer. In a new article, they identified key switches in different types of tumors, including switches linked to how long a patient survives.