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Cells from baby and rheumatoid arthritis

Cells from baby and rheumatoid arthritis

From the Nelson lab, Clinical Research Division
Science Spotlight - October 21, 2019
The link between baby’s cells and mom’s disease risk

The link between baby’s cells and mom’s disease risk

Why does mom’s risk for rheumatoid arthritis skyrocket when her baby has a gene that protects against it?
Hutch News - September 09, 2019
Malaria during pregnancy can alter babies’ immunity

Malaria during pregnancy can alter babies’ immunity

Mothers infected with the mosquito-borne parasite during pregnancy can pass more of their own cells to their offspring and change their babies’ risk of later infection, new study shows
Hutch News - May 08, 2017
A lasting Mother's Day gift -- baby's cells

A lasting Mother's Day gift -- baby's cells

Baby's and mom's cells mingle during pregnancy and those that stick around have broad impacts on health -- from cancer to diabetes
Hutch News - May 09, 2014
Hutchinson Center study finds male DNA in women's brains

Hutchinson Center study finds male DNA in women's brains

Research in Dr. Lee Nelson's lab is first to show high frequency of male microchimerism in female brain; further study needed to determine medical implications
Hutch News - October 01, 2012
Stem cells from mom may treat diabetic child

Stem cells from mom may treat diabetic child

Nelson Lab findings could lead to development of new treatments for type 1 diabetes and similar diseases
Hutch News - March 01, 2007
Inviting healthy intruders to stay

Inviting healthy intruders to stay

Stem-cell transplant specialist V.K. Gadi is on a mission to find easier, reliable, more affordable ways for physicians to diagnose and prevent cell rejection
Hutch News - February 01, 2007
Why pregnancy pauses the pain of arthritis

Why pregnancy pauses the pain of arthritis

Nelson Lab study finds correlation between arthritis activity and serum fetal DNA concentration during and after pregnancy
Hutch News - September 21, 2006