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AMOTL2 multitasks to control cell growth and Zika virus infection

AMOTL2 multitasks to control cell growth and Zika virus infection

From the Overbaugh Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 15, 2026
Fred Hutch researchers discover an unknown soldier in defense against viruses

Fred Hutch researchers discover an unknown soldier in defense against viruses

A gene better known for its role in cancer progression also plays a surprising role in mounting an immune defense against Zika virus
Hutch NewsDecember 08, 2025
Escaping flavivirus-neutralizing antibodies

Escaping flavivirus-neutralizing antibodies

From the Goo lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, and the Bloom lab, Basic Science Division
Science SpotlightDecember 18, 2023
Early research may show new way to block dengue and Zika virus

Early research may show new way to block dengue and Zika virus

Scientists find different flavor of broadly neutralizing antibody that could lead to new vaccines for growing threat
Hutch NewsApril 19, 2023
Seminal extracellular vesicles modulate ZIKV infection

Seminal extracellular vesicles modulate ZIKV infection

From the Vojtech lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division and the University of Washington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Science SpotlightDecember 21, 2020
Screening blood for a Zika virus vaccine

Screening blood for a Zika virus vaccine

From the Koelle lab, University of Washington Department of Medicine and the Fred Hutch Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 21, 2020
Genomic surveillance of the Colombian Zika virus outbreak

Genomic surveillance of the Colombian Zika virus outbreak

From the Bedford lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightMarch 16, 2020
Backyard viruses of the Pacific Northwest

Backyard viruses of the Pacific Northwest

An infectious disease researcher moves to Seattle and starts exploring the local ecosystem — one virus at a time
Hutch NewsOctober 04, 2017
Genomic sequencing offers new clues to Zika's spread from Brazil to the Caribbean to Miami

Genomic sequencing offers new clues to Zika's spread from Brazil to the Caribbean to Miami

Genomic sequencing offers new clues to the virus’ spread from Brazil to the Caribbean to Miami
Hutch NewsMay 24, 2017
Open Science Prize goes to software tool for tracking viral outbreaks

Open Science Prize goes to software tool for tracking viral outbreaks

Nextstrain wins international competition by making it easier to share, analyze genetic-sequencing data of spreading viruses
Hutch NewsFebruary 28, 2017
A Q&A with evolutionary, computational biologist Trevor Bedford

A Q&A with evolutionary, computational biologist Trevor Bedford

'Trying to be useful instead of trying to be clever': An evolutionary biologist-virologist-immunologist-computer-wonk finds his niche
Hutch NewsDecember 21, 2016
New potential treatment target for small-cell lung cancer identified

New potential treatment target for small-cell lung cancer identified

Mouse study identifies gene that promotes tumor development, shows potential of drug inhibitor to slow cancer progression
Hutch NewsJune 09, 2016
Real-time tool for predicting outbreaks advances in Open Science Prize competition

Real-time tool for predicting outbreaks advances in Open Science Prize competition

Nextstrain, which tracks viral mutations, wins first phase of international competition
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2016
Beyond immunotherapy: Xconomy forum covers breadth of Seattle’s life sciences scene

Beyond immunotherapy: Xconomy forum covers breadth of Seattle’s life sciences scene

Xconomy forum highlights research in vaccines, organ transplants, big data, more
Hutch NewsMay 03, 2016
Hutch News Stories - Good News at Fred Hutch

Hutch News Stories - Good News at Fred Hutch

Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Hutch NewsApril 21, 2016
Zika virus: 6 key things we don’t yet know

Zika virus: 6 key things we don’t yet know

From lack of data to inconclusive blood tests to the unique challenges of pregnancy, experts weigh in on the knowledge gaps in this emerging infection
Hutch NewsFebruary 02, 2016