Weill Cornell Medicine Apr 29 2026 Nerve fibers within melanomas can slow the growth of these tumors, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings help clarify the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and may inform future therapeutic strategies. In the study, published April 29 in Neuron , the researchers used mouse models of the skin cancer melanoma to examine the presence and the effects of peripheral nerves that grow into tumors. They found that nerves of