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Each week, Fred Hutch librarians search PubMed and Web of Science to discover new papers published by Fred Hutch authors
Week of August 01, 2021
Genetic multitasking and the resolution of cellular conflict
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Fundamental proteins that guide embryo development are co-opted by cancer
Researchers discover why some critical DNA-packaging proteins called histones evolve rapidly — and may give cancer a boost
Short H2A histones, part II: a natural-born oncogene lurking in our genomes
From the Malik, Henikoff, Bleakley, and Bradley labs (Basic Sciences)
Short H2A histones, part I: parental conflict at the evolutionary scale
From the Malik and Henikoff labs (Basic Sciences)
SCAMPRing to get ahead: the enduring battle for supremacy between parasite and host
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
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
No ‘black diamond’ ski slopes for the TRIM5α antiviral protein
From the Malik and Emerman labs, Basic Sciences Division
How COVID-19 has opened science
An urgent search for answers promotes a faster, freer exchange of ideas
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
Centromeric proteins find their own niche
From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division
DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men
From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Pushing science forward while working from home
As COVID-19 forces research labs to drastically reduce on-site operations, scientists figure out how to advance their work and stay connected
Shedding light on male infertility
Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral research on fast-changing cell structure genes
Philanthropic support catalyzes audacious ideas, bold research
Support from thousands of donors gives researchers the time and resources they need to advance high-risk projects with immense potential
Actin gone wild
From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Fred Hutch paleovirologist elected AAAS fellow
American Association for the Advancement of Science honors Dr. Harmit Malik for applying evolutionary theories of genetic conflict to new biological processes
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
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
Legionnaires' bacterium has a secret weapon — and a potential weakness
Scientists discover how Legionella overcomes neighboring bacteria, revealing possible way to control it
Harmit Malik elected to National Academy of Sciences
Evolutionary biologist honored for fundamental discoveries of genetic conflict