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Searchresult: Black sheep in the family: Why some infections with the Epstein-Barr virus cause cancerBlack sheep in the family: Why some infections with the Epstein-Barr virus cause cancer Date: 10.10.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Epstein-Barr viruses (EBV) are very common around the world; almost everybody is infected. In most cases, an infection causes no harm, but sometimes the outcome is a serious disease. EBV may lead to…
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Searchresult: Possible cause for psoriasis discovered - Absence of a molecule causes psoriasis-like symptoms in micePossible cause for psoriasis discovered - Absence of a molecule causes psoriasis-like symptoms in mice Date: 27.09.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is very common in the Western world. Teams of researchers headed by Professor Michael Boutros at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches…
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Searchresult: Blood cancer: Poorer prognosis due to genetic diversity of tumor cellsBlood cancer: Poorer prognosis due to genetic diversity of tumor cells Date: 26.09.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) commonly exhibit the loss, exchange, or extra copies of chromosomes or portions of them. The blood of patients often contains various "daughter…
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Searchresult: Studies underestimate the benefit of lower gastrointestinal endoscopyStudies underestimate the benefit of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy Date: 13.09.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer can be detected and safely removed through a procedure called lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, making this measure very effective in cancer prevention.…
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Searchresult: Smoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2013: Four out of five Germans support rigorous protection for non-smokersSmoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2013: Four out of five Germans support rigorous protection for non-smokers Date: 11.09.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Public support for a ban on smoking in the catering industry has reached a new record high. According to a survey carried out on behalf of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches…
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Searchresult: Anogenital cancer: How cancer cells benefit from the absence of a signaling moleculeAnogenital cancer: How cancer cells benefit from the absence of a signaling molecule Date: 09.08.2013 Press release content type: Press release
An infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) can cause not only cervical cancer but also other types of anogenital cancer. The team of scientists headed by Professor Frank Rösl from the German…
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Searchresult: Changes brought about by cancer
A diagnosis of cancer instantly changes the lives of those affected. It causes anxiety and insecurity regarding treatments, their side effects, and the future in general. But how much does a person’s…
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Searchresult: Suspicions confirmed: Common cause for brain tumors in childrenSuspicions confirmed: Common cause for brain tumors in children Date: 08.07.2013 Press release content type: Press release
An overactive signaling pathway is a common cause in cases of pilocytic astrocytoma, the most frequent type of brain cancer in children. This was discovered by a network of scientists coordinated by…
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Searchresult: Exercise rescues mutated neural stem cellsExercise rescues mutated neural stem cells Date: 04.07.2013 Press release content type: Press release
The genetic mutation leading to the developmental disorder "CHARGE syndrome" blocks the maturation of neural stem cells. This finding explains why CHARGE patients suffer from mental retardation and…
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Searchresult: High Distinction for Heidelberg NeuroradiologistHigh Distinction for Heidelberg Neuroradiologist Date: 02.07.2013 Press release content type: Press release
Dr. Alexander Radbruch is honored with the Coolidge Award granted by GE Healthcare for his work on the use of new imaging techniques in brain cancer diagnostics. He leads the research group…
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