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Searchresult: Drug activates virus against cancer
Last update: : 14.10.2013
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have discovered that a drug called valproic acid increases the effectiveness of parvoviruses that are used against cancer. In some cases,…
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Searchresult: Immortality enzyme makes bladder cancer aggressive
Last update: : 10.10.2013
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have discovered a gene mutation that leads to an overactive form of telomerase, the so-called "immortality…
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Searchresult: Black sheep in the family: Why some infections with the Epstein-Barr virus cause cancerBlack sheep in the family: Why some infections with the Epstein-Barr virus cause cancer Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 10.10.2013
Epstein-Barr viruses (EBV) are very common around the world; almost everybody is infected. In most cases, an infection causes no harm, but sometimes the outcome is a serious disease. EBV may lead to…
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Searchresult: Possible cause for psoriasis discovered - Absence of a molecule causes psoriasis-like symptoms in micePossible cause for psoriasis discovered - Absence of a molecule causes psoriasis-like symptoms in mice Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 27.09.2013
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is very common in the Western world. Teams of researchers headed by Professor Michael Boutros at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches…
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Searchresult: Blood cancer: Poorer prognosis due to genetic diversity of tumor cellsBlood cancer: Poorer prognosis due to genetic diversity of tumor cells Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 26.09.2013
Blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) commonly exhibit the loss, exchange, or extra copies of chromosomes or portions of them. The blood of patients often contains various "daughter…
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Searchresult: Studies underestimate the benefit of lower gastrointestinal endoscopyStudies underestimate the benefit of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 13.09.2013
Precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer can be detected and safely removed through a procedure called lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, making this measure very effective in cancer prevention.…
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Searchresult: Smoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2013: Four out of five Germans support rigorous protection for non-smokersSmoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2013: Four out of five Germans support rigorous protection for non-smokers Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 11.09.2013
Public support for a ban on smoking in the catering industry has reached a new record high. According to a survey carried out on behalf of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches…
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Searchresult: Anogenital cancer: How cancer cells benefit from the absence of a signaling moleculeAnogenital cancer: How cancer cells benefit from the absence of a signaling molecule Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 09.08.2013
An infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) can cause not only cervical cancer but also other types of anogenital cancer. The team of scientists headed by Professor Frank Rösl from the German…
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Searchresult: Changes brought about by cancer
Last update: : 26.07.2013
A diagnosis of cancer instantly changes the lives of those affected. It causes anxiety and insecurity regarding treatments, their side effects, and the future in general. But how much does a person’s…
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Searchresult: Suspicions confirmed: Common cause for brain tumors in childrenSuspicions confirmed: Common cause for brain tumors in children Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 08.07.2013
An overactive signaling pathway is a common cause in cases of pilocytic astrocytoma, the most frequent type of brain cancer in children. This was discovered by a network of scientists coordinated by…
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