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Searchresult: Promising therapeutic approach against COPDPromising therapeutic approach against COPD Date: 04.11.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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 Date: 26.10.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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 Date: 15.10.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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 Date: 13.10.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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 Date: 22.09.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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 scientistsTwo ERC Starting Grants to DKFZ junior scientists Date: 04.09.2020 Press release content type: Press release
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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Searchresult: Joining efforts for better cancer care in EuropeJoining efforts for better cancer care in Europe Date: 03.09.2020 Press release content type: Press release
Rising cancer incidence rates pose major challenges for Europe's healthcare systems. What can be done to improve cancer care in Europe? How can we ensure that people in all EU countries have equal…
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Searchresult: A metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapiesA metabolic enzyme as a potential new target for cancer immune therapies Date: 20.08.2020 Press release content type: Press release
The metabolic enzyme IL4I1 (Interleukin-4-Induced-1) promotes the spread of tumor cells and suppresses the immune system. This was discovered by scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)…
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Searchresult: Gene defect influences tumor development in childhood brain tumorsGene defect influences tumor development in childhood brain tumors Date: 20.08.2020 Press release content type: Press release
Medulloblastoma are the most common malignant brain tumors affecting children. The greatest danger is that the cancer cells can quickly spread to the surrounding tissues. Two genetic defects play a…
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Searchresult: New technology provides insight into the development of immune cellsNew technology provides insight into the development of immune cells Date: 12.08.2020 Press release content type: Press release
The entire range of our blood and immune cells are derived from hematopoietic stem cells. Yet which genes influence how they develop into the different cell types? Scientists from the German Cancer…
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