STAT6 staining was observed in 5 of 8 (62.5%) pilocytic astrocytomas (Grade I), 14 of 17 (82.3%) diffuse astrocytomas (Grade II), 5 of 5 (100%) anaplastic astrocytomas (Grade III) and 4 of 5 (83.4%) GBM. This evidence concerns the gene STAT6 and pilocytic astrocytoma.