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Researchers now know that atherosclerosis - deposits on the inner wall of blood vessels - causes inflammatory processes in the body. These processes trigger the immune system and ultimately derail the body's defenses. Munich scientists have identified a protein that can slow down...

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a collaborative research center with around 14.3 million euros to investigate mechanisms by which blood vessels control the function of organs. The deputy spokesperson is Professor Dr. Gergana Dobreva from the University Medical...

With this funding, the EU supports scientists at an early stage of their career. Two of a total of 408 grants have been awarded to DZHK scientists this year: Dr Gabriele G. Schiattarella from the DZHK partner site in Berlin is investigating the molecular mechanisms of heart...

16 scientists of the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) are among the most cited researchers worldwide and thus among the most influential experts in their field of research. The list of "Highly Cited Researchers" is published every year by the analysis company...

Research group led by Heidelberg University Hospital identified enzyme that modifies motor proteins of heart muscle cells and thus influences their function / Results published in Nature Communications