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Searchresult: Bacterial gems against skin cancer
A high school student team of Heidelberg Life Science Lab at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) wins high-profile Synthetic Biology competition
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Searchresult: Smoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2012: Majority of smokers in favor of smoking ban for the first timeSmoke-free restaurants and bars in Germany 2012: Majority of smokers in favor of smoking ban for the first time Date: 02.07.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Public approval of a smoke-free catering industry continues to grow. According to a survey commissioned by the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) in Heidelberg,…
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Searchresult: Angelika Riemer elected a member of the Young AcademyAngelika Riemer elected a member of the Young Academy Date: 29.06.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Associate Professor (PD) Dr. Dr. Angelika Riemer and her Junior Research Group at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) are working to develop a vaccine that is…
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Searchresult: First green, then red - Fluorescent dye timer tells the age of proteinsFirst green, then red - Fluorescent dye timer tells the age of proteins Date: 25.06.2012 Press release content type: Press release
In many diseases, from infections through to cancer, the protein metabolism in the cell is defective. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Center for Molecular Biology of…
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Searchresult: Study Links Smoking to Increased All-Cause Mortality in Older PatientsStudy Links Smoking to Increased All-Cause Mortality in Older Patients Date: 18.06.2012 Press release content type: Press release
An analysis of available medical literature suggests smoking was linked to increased mortality in older patients and that smoking cessation was associated with reduced mortality at an older age,…
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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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