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How a microRNA protects vascular integrity

Researchers of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) have discovered a hitherto unknown molecular function of a specific microRNA that…

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Collaborative Research Centre "Heart failure" extended

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1002 "Modulatory Units in Heart Failure" at the University…

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Fountain of youth for heart cells

The RNA molecule Sarrah is involved in the ageing process of the heart – it is downregulated in old hearts. If its concentration is increased, it acts…

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DZHK Launches Clinical Trials on COVID-19-related Cardiovascular Complications (Study COVID-PREVENT)

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research is funding three clinical trials to improve treatment for Corona patients with cardiovascular…

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The digital diagnostic helper: Smartwatch detects severe coronary ischemia

Smartwatches have long been able to record electrocardiograms (ECGs) and send warnings in the event of an irregular heart rhythm such as atrial…

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The nose as entrypoint for SARS-CoV-2

Two specific cell types in the nose have been identified as likely initial infection points for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Using data…

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Stefanie Dimmeler elected new spokesperson of the DZHK

Prof. Stefanie Dimmeler will start as the new spokesperson of the Board of Directors at the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK). She…

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More ACE2 in sick hearts

ACE2 is a protein on the surface of cells and serves as an entry portal for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. A Frankfurt research group was able to show…

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Europe-wide register for SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) is participating in the Lean European Survey on SARS-CoV-2 Infected Patients (LEOSS) together…

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Coronavirus: Do not stop taking high blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and Sartane

Many patients who are taking high blood pressure medication are currently worried about whether they can continue to take it without hesitation. Some…

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