A major new insight is the realization that different tumors of the same type may rely on entirely different tumor stem cell populations. (lindau-nobel.org)
The term «tumor stem cell» only reflects the fact that this is a tumor cell with capacities similar to normal stem cells, such as the capability to maintain itself indefinitely. (lindau-nobel.org)
If we can boost the immune system and allow microglia to do their job and control brain tumor stem cells, it would be like removing the seed from the soil — stopping the tumor growth before it starts to get out of control.» (sciencedaily.com)