Some germ cells do not go to the right place and instead settle in another part of the body. Germ cell cancers can start in the spine, chest, and brain. What causes germ cell tumors? We do not know ...

Germ cell brain tumors are rare brain tumors that account for 2–3% of all primary intracranial tumors. They develop in the pineal or suprasellar region of the brain.

Brain cancer can cause many different complications, from seizures to extreme fatigue. Use this WebMD slideshow to learn how it can affect your body, and what you and your doctor can do about it.

There exists a dire need to improve treatments for malignant brain tumors. Current strategies ... to better understand the unique underlying biology. The cell or cells that normally give rise to GBM ...

"Our findings offer a novel strategy to target cancer stem cells, providing hope for more effective treatments against aggressive brain tumors," says Dirks, Senior Scientist in the Developmental ...

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in the brain could usher in better treatments for the deadliest brain tumor. UCSF scientists have discovered a stem cell in the young brain that's capable ...