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Searchresult: Research to combat pancreatic cancer
Cancer of the pancreas is one of the most aggressive types of cancer and therapies currently used are usually rather ineffective. Therefore, scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches…
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Searchresult: DKTK Berlin: Boost for cancer therapies with tumors grown in petri-dishDKTK Berlin: Boost for cancer therapies with tumors grown in petri-dish Date: 04.11.2016 Press release content type: Press release
Cancer can be caused by a variety of genetic mutations. One challenge medicine faces is finding tailor-made treatment for each patient based on their individual genetic differences. Scientists at the…
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Searchresult: Breast cancer month October: Information can help reduce fearsBreast cancer month October: Information can help reduce fears Date: 24.10.2016 Press release content type: Press release
Current studies show that patients with breast cancer benefit from reliable health information and education, reducing their fears and worries and improving their quality of life. The cancer…
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Searchresult: No billboard advertising of tobacco products - for the protection of minorsNo billboard advertising of tobacco products - for the protection of minors Date: 17.10.2016 Press release content type: Press release
Germany is the only European country still allowing unrestricted advertising of tobacco products on large billboards. This type of advertising deliberately targets young consumers. A current…
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Searchresult: Gene fusion opens up treatment possibilities for aggressive brain cancerGene fusion opens up treatment possibilities for aggressive brain cancer Date: 17.10.2016 Press release content type: Press release
Glioblastoma, an extremely aggressive type of brain cancer, is still mostly untreatable in children. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg University Hospital and an…
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Searchresult: Making efficient use of Big Data in medicineMaking efficient use of Big Data in medicine Date: 14.10.2016 Press release content type: Press release
Large experiments and simulations in science today generate ever increasing amounts of data. In order to turn this data and information into insights and knowledge however, scientists also need…
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Searchresult: DKFZ-Junior scientist is awarded for vaccination against brain tumorsDKFZ-Junior scientist is awarded for vaccination against brain tumors Date: 13.10.2016 Press release content type: Press release
For her work on the development of a vaccine against brain tumors, the Bayer Science & Education Foundation has awarded Dr. Theresa Bunse from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) the 'Bayer…
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Searchresult: Diet myths and cancer
Fasting starves tumors, foregoing sugar slows down cancer growth, alkaline foods protect from cancer: Many special diets and dietary patterns supposedly have the potential to prevent cancer or an…
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Searchresult: DKFZ spin-off company has raised funds totaling €40 millionDKFZ spin-off company has raised funds totaling €40 million Date: 29.09.2016 Press release content type: Press release
iOmx Therapeutics, a company that was founded by scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), develops new anticancer agents. The startup specializes in drugs that are intended to…
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Searchresult: German Immunology Award for Hans-Reimer RodewaldGerman Immunology Award for Hans-Reimer Rodewald Date: 28.09.2016 Press release content type: Press release
For his groundbreaking research, Hans-Reimer Rodewald from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg has been honored by the German Society for Immunology (DGfI) with the 2016 German…
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