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New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
13 NEW May 24, 2023
Struggle between sex chromosomes underlies evolutionary paradox

Struggle between sex chromosomes underlies evolutionary paradox

DNA-packaging protamine genes evolve rapidly to stay ahead in battle between ‘selfish’ genetic elements and the rest of the genome
Hutch News - February 10, 2023
Chromatin researcher and professor of radiation oncology Dr. Mark Groudine retires after four decades

Chromatin researcher and professor of radiation oncology Dr. Mark Groudine retires after four decades

Revealed important nature of DNA packaging, dedicated decades to center administration
Hutch News - January 27, 2023
Unlocking more information from liquid biopsies

Unlocking more information from liquid biopsies

Dr. Gavin Ha receives $1.5M NIH Director’s New Innovator Award for creative young scientists with high-risk, high-reward projects
Hutch News - October 03, 2022
What viruses can teach us about ourselves

What viruses can teach us about ourselves

Dr. Daphne Avgousti studies viruses that can give us a window into fundamental human biology that we can use to improve our health
Hutch News - August 29, 2022
For cells, keeping quiet is a cinch

For cells, keeping quiet is a cinch

Researchers show how dormant cells turn genes off by pulling DNA into loops
Hutch News - January 03, 2019
Dr. Emily Hatch named 2018 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

Dr. Emily Hatch named 2018 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

She is recognized for her research on the rupture and repair of nuclear membranes that may cause cancer and other diseases
Hutch News - July 11, 2018
‘Waistbands’ of our chromosomes marked by unusual X-shaped DNA

‘Waistbands’ of our chromosomes marked by unusual X-shaped DNA

Human Y chromosome’s center more ‘monkey-like’ than other human chromosomes, study finds
Hutch News - February 02, 2018