Immune regulation in cancer: Mainz researchers unveil new therapeutic approaches
Scientists at the Mainz University Medical Center have discovered a groundbreaking mechanism of immune regulation in cancer that could advance the development of new therapeutic approaches. A study published in the journal Immunity shows how polyamines, natural...
New study identifies CISD1 as a promising biomarker for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Despite medical advances, cancer remains the leading cause of death worldwide, highlighting the need for ongoing research to identify reliable biomarkers for early detection, prognosis, and treatment. A study published in the journal Genes & Diseases by...
Federal states sue against minimum quantity regulation for premature infant care
Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein and Saxony-Anhalt have filed a constitutional complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court to have the legality of the minimum quantity regulation of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) for the care of premature babies with a...
“WATCH OUT”: Nationwide project intensifies skin cancer prevention through UV index boards
The "WATCH OUT" project, funded by the German Cancer Aid and implemented by the Association for Dermatological Prevention (ADP), intensifies education about skin cancer risks caused by UV radiation. With over 500 UV index panels in more than 70 cities and...
University Hospital Regensburg introduces innovative electrochemotherapy for liver tumors
The University Hospital Regensburg (UKR) is setting new standards in the treatment of liver tumors with electrochemotherapy (ECT). This minimally invasive and gentle method offers a promising option for patients with primary or secondary liver tumors, especially when...
New findings on gender-specific kidney damage
The number of people with kidney disease is increasing worldwide, with the diseases often only being detected at an advanced, usually irreversible stage. Since the underlying disease mechanisms are not fully understood, increased research is essential for better...
Federal Ministry of Education and Research lets National Register for Congenital Heart Defects die
The National Register for Congenital Heart Defects (NRAHF), a central pillar of research into the care of people with congenital heart defects in Germany, is on the verge of closure. After more than 20 years of government support, the basic funding expired in 2025,...
Heat wave in Germany: Emergency rooms at Asklepios Kliniken expect an increase in heat-related cases
The emergency rooms of the Asklepios Clinics are preparing for an increase in heat-related complaints in the coming days. Weather forecasts announce maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees as well as unusually warm nights for almost all of Germany. Typical symptoms...
Mirror image amino acid specifically inhibits cancer cells
Research teams from the Universities of Marburg and Geneva have discovered that the mirror-image amino acid D-cysteine can specifically inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. The results, published in the journal Nature Metabolism, shed light on the underlying...
New screening method reveals neurotoxic effects of chemicals
A research team at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has developed an innovative high-throughput screening method that tests the neurotoxic effect of chemicals without conventional animal experiments. The study, published in the journal...
