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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
September 25, 2023
Grant King named a 2023 Damon Runyon Fellow
Malik Lab postdoc will study how cells handle extra-chromosomal DNA
A genomic “revolving door” in a centromeric gene of nematodes
From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Drs. Harmit Malik and Steve Henikoff elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Election honors scientists’ contributions to understanding of fundamental biology
Histone variants: new versions of ancient genes
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Harmit Malik receives Novitski Prize
Evolutionary biologist uses creative strategies to tackle genetic conflict
Actin’s evolving roles: A multi-billion-year-old protein learns new tricks
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Two Fred Hutch postdocs named 2021 Damon Runyon Fellows
Awards to Drs. Edie Crosse and Ching-Ho Chang fund ‘creative, high-risk projects’ in cancer research
Genetic multitasking and the resolution of cellular conflict
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Sharing is (not necessarily) caring: the evolution of cooperative behavior
From the Shou lab, Basic Sciences Division
Short H2A histones, part I: parental conflict at the evolutionary scale
From the Malik and Henikoff labs (Basic Sciences)
Tip Sheet: Celebrate holidays safely, COVID-19 vaccines, challenges in HIV vaccine trials — and new insights on evolution
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news, plus resources for the American Society of Hematology’s annual meeting
SCAMPRing to get ahead: the enduring battle for supremacy between parasite and host
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Old and slow isn’t always the winning combo for critical genes
New work upends paradigm that young, rapidly evolving genes can’t be essential; highlights importance of 'junk' DNA
Discovering new strategies used in arms race between bacteria and the viruses that infect them
Dr. Kevin Forsberg tapped for NIAID New Innovators Award to study arms race between viruses and bacteria
Centromeric proteins find their own niche
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men
From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Shedding light on male infertility
Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral research on fast-changing cell structure genes
Age-old arms race points way to new-and-improved antiviral protein
Guided by evolution, scientists create more potent antiviral that unexpectedly continues blocking dissimilar viruses
New type of viral anti-CRISPR found in human microbiome
Protein used by viruses to combat DNA-snipping action of bacteria's CRISPR immune system
Harmit Malik elected to National Academy of Sciences
Evolutionary biologist honored for fundamental discoveries of genetic conflict