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Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments
News ReleasesMarch 20, 2024
Structural insights of DNA slicing and dicing by PaqCI restriction enzyme

Structural insights of DNA slicing and dicing by PaqCI restriction enzyme

From the Stoddard Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJuly 17, 2023
Bacterial self-defense: how BREX fights off viral invaders

Bacterial self-defense: how BREX fights off viral invaders

From the Stoddard lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightMarch 20, 2023
H. pylori tightens its grip to adapt to a changing tissue environment

H. pylori tightens its grip to adapt to a changing tissue environment

From the Salama Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 20, 2023
Bugs, drugs, and cancer: potential links between tumor microbes and cancer treatment

Bugs, drugs, and cancer: potential links between tumor microbes and cancer treatment

From the Bullman Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightDecember 19, 2022
One gene, two functions in bacterial immunity

One gene, two functions in bacterial immunity

From the Stoddard Lab, Basic Sciences Division and the Kaiser Lab, Seattle University
Science SpotlightJuly 18, 2022
Telling friend from foe in the bacterial immune system

Telling friend from foe in the bacterial immune system

From the Stoddard lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightMay 17, 2021
Is that a Chi site? How to fool a smart enzyme

Is that a Chi site? How to fool a smart enzyme

From the Smith Laboratory, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightAugust 17, 2020
Legionnaires' bacterium has a secret weapon — and a potential weakness

Legionnaires' bacterium has a secret weapon — and a potential weakness

Scientists discover how Legionella overcomes neighboring bacteria, revealing possible way to control it
Hutch NewsMay 28, 2019
Deploying an ancient defense to kill cancer

Deploying an ancient defense to kill cancer

In a small sarcoma trial, signs of immune attack after injections of a bacteria-inspired drug
Hutch NewsApril 03, 2017
Super drugs for superbugs: Creative ways to combat antibiotic resistance

Super drugs for superbugs: Creative ways to combat antibiotic resistance

New discoveries could overcome antibiotic development stalemate, stay ahead of bacteria’s steady march toward drug resistance
Hutch NewsJanuary 15, 2015