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Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments
News ReleasesMarch 20, 2024
Cataloging bacterial diversity within tumor samples

Cataloging bacterial diversity within tumor samples

From the Bullman Lab, Human Biology Division and Johnston Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightNovember 20, 2023
The ins and outs of the tumor microbiome

The ins and outs of the tumor microbiome

From the Bullman Lab, Human Biology Division and Johnston Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 20, 2023
Bugs, drugs, and cancer: potential links between tumor microbes and cancer treatment

Bugs, drugs, and cancer: potential links between tumor microbes and cancer treatment

From the Bullman Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightDecember 19, 2022
How bacteria give cancer a helping hand

How bacteria give cancer a helping hand

Two new studies show how bugs could help tumors progress and resist treatment
Hutch NewsNovember 16, 2022
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells

Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells

Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news
News ReleasesFebruary 04, 2021
Colorectal cancer cells take bacteria in their luggage when traveling

Colorectal cancer cells take bacteria in their luggage when traveling

From the Bullman lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightDecember 16, 2019
Two Irish microbiologists find their way, together, to Seattle

Two Irish microbiologists find their way, together, to Seattle

Microbiome experts Drs. Susan Bullman and Christopher Johnston join Fred Hutch
Hutch NewsJuly 22, 2019