All German Cancer Research Center articles
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New vaccine against cervical cancer combines prophylactic and therapeutic activity
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have developed a completely new vaccination concept with a new vaccine against cancer-causing human papillomaviruses (HPV).
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Researchers develop noninvasive urine test for early detection of cervical cancer virus proteins
A new urine test can detect HPV16 E7 proteins, which are critical markers of cervical cancer risk, at extremely low levels, meaning women may be able to screen for cervical cancer without the discomfort and inconvenience of a traditional Pap test.
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New method can help scan for new viruses on the horizon
The exchange of genetic material between different virus species can lead to the sudden emergence of threatening pathogens with significantly altered characteristics, new current genetic analyses suggests.
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Alert immune system in respiratory tract protects children from severe Covid
Scientists have discovered that the immune system in the upper respiratory tract is much more alert and active in children before infection than in adults and is therefore better equipped to fight the virus.