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Searchresult: Robert Koch Award 2015 goes to Ralf Bartenschlager and Charles RiceRobert Koch Award 2015 goes to Ralf Bartenschlager and Charles Rice Date: 21.04.2015 Press release content type: Press release
The Laureates lay the foundation for dramatic advances in the treatment of hepatitis C. Peter Piot receives Robert Koch Gold Medal for his co-discovery of the Ebola virus and the fight against HIV…
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Searchresult: Team spirit in the genome
Genes, like people, are fundamentally social. Just as we often work in teams, companies, or other more or less complex organisations, genes often work together in genetic networks. And just as our…
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Searchresult: Migrating immune cells promote nerve cell demise in the brainMigrating immune cells promote nerve cell demise in the brain Date: 01.04.2015 Press release content type: Press release
The slow death of dopamine-producing nerve cells in a certain region of the brain is the principal cause underlying Parkinson's disease. In mice, it is possible to simulate the symptoms of this…
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Searchresult: How oxytocin signals regulate behavior
The neuropeptide oxytocin impacts the nervous system and, thus, regulates human behavior. Valery Grinevich, a researcher at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), wants to uncover the molecular…
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Searchresult: Selective inhibition of a specific enzyme reduces side effectsSelective inhibition of a specific enzyme reduces side effects Date: 18.03.2015 Press release content type: Press release
In cases of neuroblastoma, which is an aggressive type of cancer in children, tumor growth can be slowed down by selective inhibition of a specific cancer-promoting enzyme. Scientists from the German…
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Searchresult: Deadly to cancer cells only: A molecular cause for selective effectiveness of parvovirus therapy discoveredDeadly to cancer cells only: A molecular cause for selective effectiveness of parvovirus therapy discovered Date: 11.03.2015 Press release content type: Press release
Parvoviruses can destroy cancer cells and are currently being tested in a preliminary clinical trial to treat malignant brain cancer. For their replication, the viruses need a particular enzyme in…
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Searchresult: German-Israeli exchange in science managementGerman-Israeli exchange in science management Date: 11.03.2015 Press release content type: Press release
For over 25 years, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Heidelberg University have been maintaining a consistent and intensive exchange with Israeli scientific research institutes. Every two…
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Searchresult: A new tool for detecting and destroying norovirusA new tool for detecting and destroying norovirus Date: 06.03.2015 Press release content type: Press release
Norovirus infection is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, or "stomach flu." A research team at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) recently produced "nanobodies" that could be used…
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Searchresult: Genome Analysis of Cancer Cells: Germany’s Biggest Sequencing Unit Established in HeidelbergGenome Analysis of Cancer Cells: Germany’s Biggest Sequencing Unit Established in Heidelberg Date: 03.03.2015 Press release content type: Press release
Thorough examination of the genome of cancer cells is essential for a better understanding of the disease and to improve treatment. Therefore, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), with the…
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Searchresult: European Research Council supports two more DKFZ researchersEuropean Research Council supports two more DKFZ researchers Date: 25.02.2015 Press release content type: Press release
The European Research Council (ERC) awards "Consolidator Grants" to support excellent young researchers at the stage when they are launching their own independent science career. Two junior research…
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