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22. April 2026

Higher Biological Age - Higher Cancer Risk

Not only actual chronological age, but also individual aging at the molecular level is a key factor in the development of cancer. This was discovered by scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Saarland Cancer Registry. If the so-called “epigenetic clocks” indicate accelerated biological aging, the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis increases. This finding could help identify at-risk groups and make early detection screenings more targeted.

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25. March 2026

The Influence of Lymph Node Architecture on Lymphoma

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24. March 2026

Ovarian Cancer: Adipose Tissue Influences the Efficacy of Immunotherapy

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19. March 2026

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung Funds Pioneering AI Project at the DKFZ

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13. March 2026

Stefan Pfister honored with Thomas and Doris Ammann Prize

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09. March 2026

Early detection contributes to declining breast cancer mortality rates in Europe

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25. February 2026

The Key Is to Take Action! Stool Testing and Colonoscopy Show Comparable Effectiveness in Colorectal Cancer Screening

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18. February 2026

3D microtumors could revolutionize treatment decisions

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Research for a life without cancer

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Apply now for the International PhD Program

Our research opens doors in the fight against cancer

Our research topi­cs

Zell- und Tumorbiologie

Funktionelle und Strukturelle Genomforschung

Epidemiologie, Public Health, Prävention und Survivorship

Immunologie, Infektion und Krebs

Bildgebung und Radioonkologie