Scientists believe fruit flies could help them stop the growth of brain tumours. Experts at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at England’s University of Plymouth have been able to identify and examine cells at the very first stages of growth by using the fruit fly Drosophila as a model. Their work is helping further the understanding of glioma tumours, which include high-grade types such as glioblastoma. Glioblastoma has a poor survival rate and tumours grow quickly, invading and destroying healthy tissue. They can happen at any age but tend to occur more often in older adults. Sy…