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How research aims to reduce mental disorders in children and adolescents: DZPG focuses on risk factors

Up to 20 percent of children and adolescents in Germany suffer from a mental disorder with different hazard potentials. At the DZPG, research is being conducted on many projects specifically for groups affected by risk factors aiming for earlier diagnosis and a broad network of prevention and support services for all ages.

Iron-boost for the body's defense against cancer

Immune cells are better able to keep lung tumors in check if they have previously been supplied with iron nanoparticles. This is shown by a project funded by the DZL partner Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg.

2nd DZG Munich Day: Together against common diseases

At the 2nd DZG Munich Day on July 12, 2024, the eight DZG in Munich will provide an overview of scientific highlights and an insight into joint research. Other focal points include the participation of patients and the presentation of poster awards.

Project start for translational, cross-DZG research project in Dresden

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Scientists from the German Centers for Health Research (DZG) are competing with the aim of optimizing the translation of research results for application in patients and thus significantly improving the prevention and treatment of these diseases.

A new precise tool for cardiac research

A new tool for the targeted modification of gene activity in heart muscle cells could establish itself as a standard method for research into cardiovascular diseases. A team of researchers from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) has successfully used the CRISPRi system to temporarily suppress gene expression in the heart muscle cells of mice without altering the genetic material.

National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies opens up new perspectives for patients

On June 12, 2024, a joint strategy paper "National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies" was presented to Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger. It was conceived by stakeholders from science, industry, politics, authorities, foundations, patient organizations and with the participation of the German Centres for Health Research.

Food in sight? The liver is ready!

A research team from the DZD and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research has shown in mice that the sight of food causes adaptations in the liver after just a few minutes. The results, which are published in the journal Science, could open up new ways of treating the widespread disease type 2 diabetes.

Memory Self-Test via Smartphone Can Identify Early Signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A digital approach should pave the way for better early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers from Germany and the USA, with the involvement of the DZNE, have shown that memory problems can be detected using an app. The study results were published in the scientific journal npj Digital Medicine.

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