Search
-
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…
Press release -
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…
Press release -
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…
Press release -
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…
Press release -
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…
Press release -
Searchresult: Stellate cells in the liver control regeneration and fibrosisStellate cells in the liver control regeneration and fibrosis Date: 23.02.2015 Press release content type: Press release
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Medical Faculty in Mannheim at Heidelberg University are searching for new approaches to prevent liver fibrosis. They have identified…
Press release -
Searchresult: New test to predict the effectiveness of cancer vaccinesNew test to predict the effectiveness of cancer vaccines Date: 19.02.2015 Press release content type: Press release
Many therapeutic cancer vaccines that are currently being developed are designed to direct the immune system against altered cancer-cell proteins. However, these vaccines can only be effective if the…
Press release -
Searchresult: A good night’s sleep keeps your stem cells youngA good night’s sleep keeps your stem cells young Date: 18.02.2015 Press release content type: Press release
As we age, the stem cells in all tissues of our body are depleted or fail to function efficiently. This is what drives the age-associated decline in tissue function and the onset of age-related…
Press release -
Searchresult: Annual Reception at the DKFZ
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, the Management Board of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) invited friends and supporters from politics, industry and science,…
Press release -
Searchresult: Real-time, live assessment of blood formationReal-time, live assessment of blood formation Date: 12.02.2015 Press release content type: Press release
In the bone marrow, blood stem cells give rise to a large variety of mature blood cells via progenitor cells at various stages of maturation. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)…
Press release