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Searchresult: German Cancer Research Center once more certified as a family friendly employerGerman Cancer Research Center once more certified as a family friendly employer Date: 13.06.2012 Press release content type: Press release
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has once again been awarded the certificate "audit berufundfamilie" ("audit work and family"). The non-profit organization "berufundfamilie GmbH" established…
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Searchresult: Changes in gene activity indicate lung cancer in its early stageChanges in gene activity indicate lung cancer in its early stage Date: 05.06.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Unclear disease symptoms of the lung and respiratory tract need to be clarified by a CT scan. How malignant are the nodules that are discovered this way? Scientists of the German Cancer Research…
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Searchresult: Dual effect on tumor blood vessels
The growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is considered to be among the major targets of new cancer treatments. The signaling molecule angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) is one of the key regulators of…
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Searchresult: German Cancer Research Center calls for immediate ban on tobacco advertisingGerman Cancer Research Center calls for immediate ban on tobacco advertising Date: 29.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
On 31 May 2012 is World No Tobacco Day 2012, which has been initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Non-Smokers’ Action Alliance (ABNR) has created this year’s motto for Germany: "Don’t…
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Searchresult: Antidiabetic drug inhibits dangerous inflammation of adipose tissueAntidiabetic drug inhibits dangerous inflammation of adipose tissue Date: 21.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
The fat tissue around the waist (abdominal fat) of obese persons is chronically inflamed – this is regarded as one of the major causes for the development of type 2 diabetes. In mice with normal body…
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Searchresult: Beta blockers do not reduce colorectal cancer riskBeta blockers do not reduce colorectal cancer risk Date: 15.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
For years now, cancer researchers have obtained evidence suggesting that beta blockers, which are prescribed for millions of patients to treat high blood pressure, may impact cancer risk. On this…
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Searchresult: Opening Event of the Mildred Scheel LectureshipOpening Event of the Mildred Scheel Lectureship Date: 11.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
On May 11, 2012 was the opening day of the "Mildred Scheel Lectureship", a series of lectures held by outstanding female cancer researchers, which takes place at the National Center for Tumor…
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Searchresult: Turning on genes by a circuitous route
In order to reactivate silenced genes, a cell needs to remove certain "off" markers called methyl groups from the DNA. Scientists working with Frank Lyko and Achim Breiling of the German Cancer…
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Searchresult: Cancer research needs standardized data throughout GermanyCancer research needs standardized data throughout Germany Date: 09.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
The Association of Population-based Cancer Registries in Germany (GEKID) ensures the uniformity of data of the eleven state cancer registries in Germany. This is vital for deriving nationwide…
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Searchresult: microRNA controls malignancy and resistance of breast cancer cellsmicroRNA controls malignancy and resistance of breast cancer cells Date: 02.05.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Resistances to drugs are the main reason why breast cancer cannot effectively be fought in many patients. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ)…
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