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Searchresult: New explanation found for the extreme complexity of mutations in tumor genomesNew explanation found for the extreme complexity of mutations in tumor genomes Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 24.06.2020
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have been studying the evolution of tumors following chemical damage. They discovered that the DNA…
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Searchresult: CAR T cell therapy: potential for considerable savings
Last update: : 23.06.2020
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy is a new and in some cases highly effective form of immunotherapy to treat certain types of cancer of the blood and lymph system. This promising…
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Searchresult: Muscles support a strong immune system
Last update: : 15.06.2020
In the fight against cancer or chronic infections, the immune system must be active over long periods of time. However, in the long run, the immune defence system often becomes exhausted. Scientists…
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Searchresult: "Explosion in cancer genome": much more common than expected"Explosion in cancer genome": much more common than expected Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 04.06.2020
Chromothripsis is a form of genome instability by which one or a few chromosomes virtually "explode(s)" in a presumably single catastrophic event. According to current opinion, chromothripsis occurs…
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Searchresult: Pan-European registry study shows benefits of cancer genome sequencing for children with cancerPan-European registry study shows benefits of cancer genome sequencing for children with cancer Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 29.05.2020
In some cases, cancer genome analysis can help find a suitable therapy for children with relapsed cancer and delay the progression of the disease. These are the findings of the INFORM registry study…
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Searchresult: A growth factor for blood vessels as a protective factor for metastatic tumor cellsA growth factor for blood vessels as a protective factor for metastatic tumor cells Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 26.05.2020
In cancer patients with solid tumors, metastasis – the dissemination of cells from the primary tumor – is the most common cause of death. This is particularly true in the case of malignant melanoma.…
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Searchresult: Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and major diseases at the same time: A balancing act for biomedical scientistsFighting the COVID-19 pandemic and major diseases at the same time: A balancing act for biomedical scientists Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 14.05.2020
Researchers, politicians and funding bodies find themselves in front of a unique situation and enormous challenge: The mounting pressure to accelerate and intensify efforts to tackle the COVID-19…
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Searchresult: European funding for two research projects with application potentialEuropean funding for two research projects with application potential Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 05.05.2020
With its "Proof of Concept" grants, the European Research Council ERC supports scientists to further develop the economic potential of their research results. Two scientists from the German Cancer…
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Searchresult: Using mini colons to detect functional differences and weaknesses of colorectal cancerUsing mini colons to detect functional differences and weaknesses of colorectal cancer Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 04.05.2020
One of the main features of colorectal cancer is that there are considerable differences between the tumors of individual patients - at genetic level and hence in terms of the response to treatment…
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Searchresult: Test for better prevention of cervical cancer receives FDA approvalTest for better prevention of cervical cancer receives FDA approval Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 30.04.2020
Women infected with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) have a high risk of developing cervical cancer. A test can help doctors to better assess this risk and identify those women who…
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