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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
1 NEW September 25, 2023
Grant King named a 2023 Damon Runyon Fellow

Grant King named a 2023 Damon Runyon Fellow

Malik Lab postdoc will study how cells handle extra-chromosomal DNA
Hutch NewsAugust 16, 2023
A genomic “revolving door” in a centromeric gene of nematodes

A genomic “revolving door” in a centromeric gene of nematodes

From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightDecember 19, 2022
Histone variants: new versions of ancient genes

Histone variants: new versions of ancient genes

From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightMarch 21, 2022
Harmit Malik receives Novitski Prize

Harmit Malik receives Novitski Prize

Evolutionary biologist uses creative strategies to tackle genetic conflict
Hutch NewsJanuary 24, 2022
Old and slow isn’t always the winning combo for critical genes

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
Hutch NewsNovember 10, 2020
Discovering new strategies used in arms race between bacteria and the viruses that infect them

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
Hutch NewsJune 23, 2020
DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men

DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men

From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightApril 20, 2020
Shedding light on male infertility

Shedding light on male infertility

Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral research on fast-changing cell structure genes
Hutch NewsApril 08, 2020
Age-old arms race points way to new-and-improved antiviral protein

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
Hutch NewsOctober 01, 2019
New type of viral anti-CRISPR found in human microbiome

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
Hutch NewsSeptember 12, 2019
Harmit Malik elected to National Academy of Sciences

Harmit Malik elected to National Academy of Sciences

Evolutionary biologist honored for fundamental discoveries of genetic conflict
Hutch NewsMay 01, 2019