BREAKING:Federal government announces new climate policy - developing story
News Banff
Watch Live
HomesportsScientists uncover hidden cells fuelling brain cancer - and a drug that could stop them
SPORTSBreaking News

Scientists uncover hidden cells fuelling brain cancer - and a drug that could stop them

A Canadian team led by scientists from McMaster and the Hospital for Sick Children has uncovered a new way to slow the growth of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and currently incurable form of brain cancer – and identified an existing medication that could treat it. Certain brain cells — once thought to simply support healthy [...]Read More...

image name
McMaster News
Political Correspondent
Published: 1/21/2026
Updated: 1/22/2026
8 min read
image name

McMaster News reports on Scientists uncover hidden cells fuelling brain cancer - and a drug that could stop them

Share this article:

A Canadian team led by scientists from McMaster and the Hospital for Sick Children has uncovered a new way to slow the growth of glioblastoma, the most aggressive and currently incurable form of brain cancer – and identified an existing medication th...

Tags:Climate ChangeParliamentEnvironmentPoliticsEnergy Policy
image name

McMaster News

McMaster News is a trusted source for political news and analysis. Our correspondents provide in-depth coverage of government activities and policy developments.

@mcmasternewscontact@mcmasternews.com

Related Articles

Comments (47)

Sort by:
Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.
image name
Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

image name
Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?