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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
12 NEW March 20, 2023
Could gene twins team up against cancer?

Could gene twins team up against cancer?

New approach uncovers gene duplications that could be targets for cancer drugs
Hutch News - August 31, 2021
Tapscott team discovers genes, mechanisms of common muscular dystrophy

Tapscott team discovers genes, mechanisms of common muscular dystrophy

Discoveries may result in biomarker test for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a disease that initially affects the skeletal muscles of the face, scapula and upper arms
Hutch News - January 30, 2012
‘Dead gene’ plays key role in muscular dystrophy

‘Dead gene’ plays key role in muscular dystrophy

Tapscott’s global team discovers expression of an MD-causing gene thought to be inactive in humans; work may lead to new therapy targets, evolutionary insights
Hutch News - November 01, 2010
Muscular dystrophy: zeroing in on a cause

Muscular dystrophy: zeroing in on a cause

Tapscott, Snider and global research team further understanding of key genetic mutation, reveal possible drug targets
Hutch News - August 23, 2010