Congratulations to the Sieger lab on publishing their study on a new zebrafish microglia-glioblastoma model, which uncovered new findings on the complex interactions between microglia and glioblastoma cells. Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive brain tumour. These tumours are highly infiltrated by microglia which are the resident immune cells of the brain and are meant to protect our brain. However, their response to glioblastomas is detrimental; instead of fighting the tumour microglia actively support tumour growth.The new zebrafish model will help to understand the mechanisms triggering this behaviour and to identify new drugs that convert microglial activity within the glioblastoma.This publication has received extensive world media coverage and Cancer Research UK, who fund the Sieger lab, have covered the study in their latest science blog.News coverage on the storyBBC – Reporting Scotland – Lunch Time News – Tue 22 NovSTV – 6 pm News Edinburgh STV - Scotland Tonight | Tue 22 Nov, 10.35pm The Scotsman: Zebrafish help Edinburgh scientists probe brain tumour growthWorld News Feed : Zebrafish in Edinburgh brain tumour researchThe National: Brain cancer breakthrough: cells found to aid rather than fight against tumour growthCancer Research UK blog Further informationRead the full article in ZEBRAFISHDr Sieger's staff profileCentre for Neuroregeneration website Publication date 01 Dec, 2016