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Naturally killing thymus regeneration

Naturally killing thymus regeneration

From the Dudakov Lab, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 28, 2026
When thymoma spread near his spine, a young engineer from Egypt opted for proton therapy at Fred Hutch

When thymoma spread near his spine, a young engineer from Egypt opted for proton therapy at Fred Hutch

Proton therapy was a critical part of treatment for a recurring tumor
Blog PostsNovember 04, 2024
Why do our immune systems wane with age? Impaired thymus archiTECture might be one culprit.

Why do our immune systems wane with age? Impaired thymus archiTECture might be one culprit.

From The Dudakov Lab, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 18, 2024
‘Black hole’ formed by aging cells hobbles key immune organ’s function, regeneration

‘Black hole’ formed by aging cells hobbles key immune organ’s function, regeneration

Collaborative project reveals non-functional cells that accumulate in aging thymus
Hutch NewsAugust 07, 2024
Duel to the death: a metabolic switch underlies thymus regeneration

Duel to the death: a metabolic switch underlies thymus regeneration

From the Dudakov Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 20, 2023
How zinc boosts the immune system

How zinc boosts the immune system

In mice, mineral improves regeneration of key immune organ and immune-cell recovery after bone marrow transplant
Hutch NewsMarch 31, 2022
Repairing the damage: regeneration of the mouse thymus

Repairing the damage: regeneration of the mouse thymus

From the Dudakov Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightNovember 15, 2021
Scientists boost immune function in mice by mimicking natural renewal processes

Scientists boost immune function in mice by mimicking natural renewal processes

New study identifies molecular players in ‘dead man’s switch’ that triggers key immune organ’s regeneration after damage
Hutch NewsOctober 05, 2021
Tip Sheet: Looking ahead to 2021, COVID-19 vaccines, improving health outcomes — and more

Tip Sheet: Looking ahead to 2021, COVID-19 vaccines, improving health outcomes — and more

Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news
News ReleasesJanuary 06, 2021
Repair of key immune organ triggered by change in how immune cells die

Repair of key immune organ triggered by change in how immune cells die

Scientists learn how dying T cells promote regrowth of thymus
Hutch NewsDecember 07, 2020
Fred Hutch Evergreen Fund awards six grants to promising projects

Fred Hutch Evergreen Fund awards six grants to promising projects

Scientists receive up to $200K to boost research for projects deemed to have partnership potential
Hutch NewsSeptember 22, 2020
How the immune system’s key organ regenerates itself

How the immune system’s key organ regenerates itself

Watch: Hutch researcher discusses harnessing the thymus’s knack for self-repair to boost immune function and help patients
Hutch NewsJanuary 12, 2018