Daily briefing: Tumours use neurons as hotline to the brain

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• Tumours can establish direct communication with the brain via neurons, impacting their behavior.
• Key evidence shows that pathways utilized by tumours significantly enhance their growth and survival.
• Analysis of the tumour-neuron interactions highlights the role of neurotransmitters in this communication.
• Understanding this communication mechanism may lead to new treatment strategies targeting tumour development.