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Searchresult: German Cancer Research Center calls for immediate ban on tobacco advertisingGerman Cancer Research Center calls for immediate ban on tobacco advertising Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 29.05.2012
On 31 May 2012 is World No Tobacco Day 2012, which has been initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Non-Smokers’ Action Alliance (ABNR) has created this year’s motto for Germany: "Don’t…
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Searchresult: Antidiabetic drug inhibits dangerous inflammation of adipose tissueAntidiabetic drug inhibits dangerous inflammation of adipose tissue Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 21.05.2012
The fat tissue around the waist (abdominal fat) of obese persons is chronically inflamed – this is regarded as one of the major causes for the development of type 2 diabetes. In mice with normal body…
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Searchresult: Beta blockers do not reduce colorectal cancer risk
Last update: : 15.05.2012
For years now, cancer researchers have obtained evidence suggesting that beta blockers, which are prescribed for millions of patients to treat high blood pressure, may impact cancer risk. On this…
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Searchresult: Opening Event of the Mildred Scheel Lectureship
Last update: : 11.05.2012
On May 11, 2012 was the opening day of the "Mildred Scheel Lectureship", a series of lectures held by outstanding female cancer researchers, which takes place at the National Center for Tumor…
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Searchresult: Turning on genes by a circuitous route
Last update: : 09.05.2012
In order to reactivate silenced genes, a cell needs to remove certain "off" markers called methyl groups from the DNA. Scientists working with Frank Lyko and Achim Breiling of the German Cancer…
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Searchresult: Cancer research needs standardized data throughout GermanyCancer research needs standardized data throughout Germany Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 09.05.2012
The Association of Population-based Cancer Registries in Germany (GEKID) ensures the uniformity of data of the eleven state cancer registries in Germany. This is vital for deriving nationwide…
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Searchresult: microRNA controls malignancy and resistance of breast cancer cellsmicroRNA controls malignancy and resistance of breast cancer cells Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 02.05.2012
Resistances to drugs are the main reason why breast cancer cannot effectively be fought in many patients. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ)…
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Searchresult: "Lab Driving License" from the Heidelberg Life Science Lab"Lab Driving License" from the Heidelberg Life Science Lab Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 26.04.2012
The "Thinking and Experimental Laboratory" will be officially opened on May 2, 2012 as a new offering of the Heidelberg Life Science Lab. The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) provides a fully…
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Searchresult: Newly discovered direct connection in the brain synchronizes spatial orientation centersNewly discovered direct connection in the brain synchronizes spatial orientation centers Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 03.04.2012
Two regions of the brain which are considered to be pivotal for spatial orientation and memory are directly connected with each other via long projections of inhibitory neurons. This is reported in…
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Searchresult: Death cap mushroom poison to arrest pancreatic cancer in miceDeath cap mushroom poison to arrest pancreatic cancer in mice Press release content type: Press release
Last update: : 02.04.2012
Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center have coupled the fungal toxin amanitin to an antibody which recognizes a cancer-typical target molecule. Like a guided missile, the antibody carries…
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