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DKFZ certifies Center for Personalized Oncology (ZPO) 

The German Cancer Society has certified the newly founded Center for Personalized Oncology (ZPO) at University Medicine Mainz. The new center, embedded within the structures of the University Center for Tumor Diseases (UCT) Mainz, is another milestone in improving the care of tumor patients in Rhineland-Palatinate. The goal is to enable those affected by cancer to receive the best possible individualized treatment. This is based on a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of tumor development. The ZPO is the first certified center of its kind in Rhineland-Palatinate and one of 16 certified centers for personalized medicine in Germany that offer these complex examinations with direct recommendations for patients.

Stress affects the brain and psyche

Chronic stress affects the immune system and the brain. Researchers at UZH show that under stress, a specific enzyme from immune cells enters the brain. In mice, it causes them to withdraw and avoid social contact. This newly discovered connection between body and mind in stress-related mental illnesses could lead to new treatments for depression.

Dr. Larysa Baraban - Leiterin der HZDR-Abteilung Nano-Mikrosysteme für Biowissenschaften | Quelle: Anja Schneider | Copyright: HZDR / Anja Schneider

HZDR develops novel nano-biosensor device

A research team led by Dr. Larysa Baraban at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is developing intelligent, miniaturized biosensor devices and systems using nanomaterials to determine biomolecules and cells, as well as biochemical reactions or processes as markers of diseases. In a recent publication in Biosensors and Bioelectronics, the team describes the development of a portable, palm-sized test system that can perform up to 32 analyses of a sample simultaneously.

The Professional Association of German Laboratory Physicians (BDL) has published the preliminary program for the German Laboratory Day 2024, which will take place on March 21 and 22, 2024, in Berlin. The registration deadline for participation is March 8. Registration can be done via the BDL at this link.

German Laboratory Day 2024: BDL publishes preliminary program

The Professional Association of German Laboratory Physicians (BDL) has published the preliminary program for the German Laboratory Day 2024, which will take place on March 21 and 22, 2024, in Berlin. The registration deadline for participation is March 8. Registration can be done via the BDL at this link.

KI-Bewusstsein: Forscher fordern strengere wissenschaftliche Standards. Symbolbild. Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com

No digitalization without generative AI possible

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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, CIOs and IT leaders are at a critical juncture: they must navigate the profound opportunities and challenges of this groundbreaking technology. This is the conclusion of the report "CIO Priorities 2024" from Info-Tech Research Group. The report examines the critical capabilities and initiatives that CIOs must prioritize to effectively leverage generative AI.

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REPORT: Gene Editing Technologies 2024

The report "Europe Gene Editing Technologies Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering and is now available. Subsequently, the European gene editing technologies market was valued at US$0.37 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$3.26 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 27.24% during the forecast period 2023-2032.

Tyber Medical hat die Zulassung für sein anatomische Plattensystem in Kanada erhalten. Das US-Unternehmen hatte zuvor die FDA 510(k) in den USA erhalten und wurde nun auch durch Health Canada zugelassen. Tyber Medical ist ein führender Hersteller von orthopädischen Produkten, der orthopädische Implantate für den Trauma-, Extremitäten- und Wirbelsäulenmarkt als Eigenmarke anbietet.

Tyber Medical's Anatomical Plate System Cleared for Canada

Tyber Medical LLC, a leading manufacturer of orthopedic products offering private label orthopedic implants for the trauma, extremities, and spine market, has received clearance for its anatomical plate system in Canada. The comprehensive portfolio had previously received FDA 510(k) in the United States and has now been cleared by Health Canada.

V.l.n.r.: Daniela Kahlert, Geschäftsführerin der Roche Diagnostics Deutschland GmbH, Dr. Claudia Fleischer, Geschäftsführerin der Roche Diagnostics GmbH und Prof. Dr. Hagen Pfundner, Vorstand der Roche Pharma AG, präsentieren gemeinsam die Jahresergebnisse 2023 für Roche in Deutschland. Foto: Roch

Roche in Germany Defies All Crises

With total sales of 8.3 billion euros (+2.4 percent), Roche in Germany looks back on a successful fiscal year 2023 – a year heavily marked by global crises and uncertain healthcare policy frameworks. Based on high demand for new innovative medicines in the German healthcare landscape, the pharmaceuticals division recorded growth of 4 percent.

Re-engineering Immune Cells Boosts Lupus Research

The research presented in Nature Communications outlines a novel approach where the body's own immune cells are re-engineered to suppress the overactive immune system. This overactive system occurs in lupus nephritis.

Epigenetic-Based PCR Test Could Detect Difficult-to-Diagnose Breast Tumor

Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (NSW, Australia) have identified new DNA markers based on epigenetics that could provide additional diagnostic information for phyllodes tumors.

Epigenetic changes are alterations in gene activity without changing the DNA sequence itself, and they can be influenced by environmental factors. A common epigenetic process is DNA methylation, where methyl groups attach to segments of DNA, altering gene expression.