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Searchresult: A foot in the door to genetic informationA foot in the door to genetic information Date: 07.03.2012 Press release content type: Press release
In the cell nucleus, DNA wraps around what are called histone proteins, forming regularly spaced spherical bodies called nucleosomes. Thus, large portions of the genetic material are inaccessible to…
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Searchresult: Several million euros in funding for systems biologists at DKFZSeveral million euros in funding for systems biologists at DKFZ Date: 05.03.2012 Press release content type: Press release
In February and March of this year, three new research consortia have started work at DKFZ. They are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of its program "Systems…
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Searchresult: Invitation to bowel cancer screening programsInvitation to bowel cancer screening programs Date: 28.02.2012 Press release content type: Press release
March’s Bowel Cancer Awareness Month also marks the start of a model project of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) to improve early bowel cancer detection.…
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Searchresult: Stress in cells activates hepatitis virusesStress in cells activates hepatitis viruses Date: 13.02.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Substances which suppress the immune system while simultaneously keeping viral infections in check would be an ideal drug for organ transplant recipients. Scientists of the German Cancer Research…
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Searchresult: Defects in the packaging of genetic material in malignant brain tumorsDefects in the packaging of genetic material in malignant brain tumors Date: 30.01.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Glioblastomas are regarded as particularly aggressive brain tumors. In children with glioblastoma, Heidelberg scientists have now discovered genetic alterations that affect the function of DNA…
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Searchresult: German Cancer Aid Award for Peter KrammerGerman Cancer Aid Award for Peter Krammer Date: 26.01.2012 Press release content type: Press release
Professor Dr. Peter Krammer of the German Cancer Research (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) is awarded the 2011 German Cancer Aid Award (Deutscher Krebshilfe-Preis 2011) jointly with Professor…
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Searchresult: Self-regulation of the immune system suppresses defense against cancerSelf-regulation of the immune system suppresses defense against cancer Date: 21.12.2011 Press release content type: Press release
Regulatory T cells (Tregs), which are part of the body’s immune system, downregulate the activity of other immune cells, thus preventing the development of autoimmune diseases or allergies.…
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Searchresult: No brakes on breast cancer cells
Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have discovered a tiny RNA molecule, called miR-520, which at once blocks two important pathways in the development of cancer in cells. In…
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Searchresult: Two ERC grants go to the German Cancer Research CenterTwo ERC grants go to the German Cancer Research Center Date: 06.12.2011 Press release content type: Press release
Two DKFZ researchers at a time are awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant this year. One of the grants is awarded to a project of Prof. Michael Boutros, who endeavors to…
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Searchresult: Oxidative stress: Less harmful than suspected?Oxidative stress: Less harmful than suspected? Date: 05.12.2011 Press release content type: Press release
Oxidative stress is considered to be involved in a multitude of pathogenic processes and is also implicated in the proces of aging. For the first time, scientists of the German Cancer Research Center…
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