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Searchresult: Twelve "highly cited researchers" at DKFZ again in 2020
Last update: : 18.11.2020
In 2020, twelve scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have again made it to the top: They are among the leading one percent of the world's highly…
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Searchresult: Preventing diabetes means preventing cancer
Last update: : 11.11.2020
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is providing information about the links between cancer and diabetes – and why a healthy lifestyle can…
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Searchresult: How Molecular Chaperones Dissolve Protein Aggregates Linked To Parkinson’s DiseaseHow Molecular Chaperones Dissolve Protein Aggregates Linked To Parkinson’s Disease Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 11.11.2020
In many neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, protein aggregates form in the brain and are assumed to contribute to neuronal cell death. Yet there exists a cellular defense mechanism that…
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Searchresult: Sharing algorithms instead of data
Last update: : 09.11.2020
The new Joint Imaging Platform – JIP for short – is a flexible, decentralized analysis platform for medical images. The JIP was initially developed for the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) sites. It…
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Searchresult: Promising therapeutic approach against COPD
Last update: : 04.11.2020
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common and deadliest diseases worldwide. Until today, COPD is not curable. Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and at the German…
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Searchresult: How to prevent the spread of tumor cells via the lymph vesselsHow to prevent the spread of tumor cells via the lymph vessels Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 26.10.2020
What role do the lymphatic vessels play in the metastasis of cancer cells? Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and the Mannheim Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg developed…
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Searchresult: Pancreatic cancer: Subtypes with different aggressiveness discoveredPancreatic cancer: Subtypes with different aggressiveness discovered Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 15.10.2020
Tumors of the pancreas are particularly feared. They are usually discovered late and mortality is high. Until now, no targeted and personalized therapies exist. Scientists at the German Cancer…
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Searchresult: Human Papilloma Viruses: Antibody Status as a Cancer WarningHuman Papilloma Viruses: Antibody Status as a Cancer Warning Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 13.10.2020
Human papilloma viruses (HPV) can cause various tumor diseases, including cancer of the throat. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) in Heidelberg…
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Searchresult: Vaccination against altered proteins could prevent cancer developmentVaccination against altered proteins could prevent cancer development Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 22.09.2020
Cancer types in which a defect in genetic repair is given are characterized by a particularly high number of mutations. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg University…
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Searchresult: Two ERC Starting Grants to DKFZ junior scientists
Last update: : 04.09.2020
The European Research Council (ERC) grants are considered a particularly honorable distinction for scientists at all career levels. With its "Starting Grants", the ERC aims to pave the way for…
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