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News • Spatial transcriptomics and ECM imaging

3D insights into the tumor microenvironment

Unprecedented insights into the inner workings of an early-stage lung tumor: An international research team describes a new method for 3D mapping cellular interactions in the tumor microenvironment.

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News • Interferon response cancer-associated fibroblasts

Pancreatic cancer: Cell discovery opens up new research avenues

A newly discovered type of cells counteract tumor development and may therefore be a target for research into new treatments for pancreatic cancer, which is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

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Dr Ari Melnick

A new chapter in leukaemia and hematologic disease research

Dr Ari Melnick has been appointed the new Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute by the Board of Trustees. The institute specialises in biomedical research and precision medicine…

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News • Prognostic role of IPMNs

Nodules key to avoid unneccessary pancreatic cancer surgery

Pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) are seen as a precursor of pancreatic cancer. However, not all patients need to undergo surgery. A recent study may help patients with IPMNs to avoid unnecessary surgery.

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News • Else Kröner Excellence Grants 2025

Building bridges for US medical researchers

Working conditions for scientists in the field of medicine are becoming increasingly difficult in the USA. A new funding initiative offers outstanding scientists a new perspective in Germany.

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News • Plasmonic nanorods

Golden eyes: restoring vision with nanoparticles

A new study suggests that gold nanoparticles — thousands of times thinner than a human hair — might one day help restore vision in people with macular degeneration and other retinal disorders.

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Anastasia Khvorova, PhD

Pioneering work in the field of RNA-based therapies for Huntington's disease

RNA researcher Anastasia Khvorova, PhD, professor of RNA therapeutics at UMass Chan Medical School, will receive this year's Else Kröner Fresenius Prize for Medical Research on May 15, 2025. The award ceremony will be a part of the festive event together with the Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA celebrating the 100th birthday of Else Kröner, at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.

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