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Courage pearls accompany children with cancer through examinations and therapies. Dresden researchers want to improve therapies in the future. © Michael Kretzschmar

Dresden researchers want to halve chemotherapy in children

Today, nine out of ten children with leukemia survive their illness. However, many suffer from the consequences of chemotherapy for the rest of their lives. Researchers at the NCT/UCC Dresden are working on gentler treatments. Using CRISPR technology and precision medicine, they are looking for molecular weak points in cancer cells. Their goal: in ten years, only half as much chemotherapy.

Remains: Jochen Seitz / Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

Coach Seitz stays with Lok Leipzig

North East champions, Saxony Cup winners - the successes with Lok Leipzig last season have had positive consequences for the head coach. Jochen Seitz's future is clear for the time being.

Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) emphasizes the importance of year-round offers for tourism. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa

Funding for year-round tourism

Saxony is once again offering support for tourist attractions that attract visitors all year round. The Aufbaubank will be accepting applications from March 19.

Saxony launches a campaign on violence against women. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

Saxony launches campaign on violence against women

The figures are depressing, and the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. One in three women experience violence in the course of their lives. A campaign now aims to encourage those affected and raise awareness among others.

The Fraunhofer IPMS chip measures pH values in the smallest of spaces. © Fraunhofer IPMS

New sensor chip makes pH measurements more reliable

Previous pH measuring devices have a weak point: sensitive electrodes. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden are now replacing them with robust chips. The technology could improve measurements in medicine, agriculture and environmental protection.