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RNA accumulation turns an essential embryonic gene against muscle

RNA accumulation turns an essential embryonic gene against muscle

From the Tapscott Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 28, 2026
Frogs help Fred Hutch find the shape of small things

Frogs help Fred Hutch find the shape of small things

Dr. Yasuhiro Arimura brings frogs back to Fred Hutch after a long absence to study the structure of DNA-linked molecular complexes that change during the cell cycle and malfunction in cancer and other diseases
Hutch NewsOctober 27, 2025
DUX in a row: Exploring genetic repression across the D4Z4 repeat

DUX in a row: Exploring genetic repression across the D4Z4 repeat

From the Tapscott Lab, Clinical Research and Human Biology Divisions
Science SpotlightAugust 27, 2025
Ephemeral yet consequential: DUX4 activates an early embryonic program in cancer cells

Ephemeral yet consequential: DUX4 activates an early embryonic program in cancer cells

From the Tapscott lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightOctober 16, 2023
Fred Hutch announces 2023 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award recipients

Fred Hutch announces 2023 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award recipients

Twelve graduate students from around the U.S. selected for prestigious award in biological sciences
News ReleasesMarch 01, 2023
“Why doesn’t cancer metastasize to your muscles?”

“Why doesn’t cancer metastasize to your muscles?”

From the Ghajar Lab, Breast & Ovary Cancer Program, Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightMay 16, 2022
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
Cancer cells reconnect with their inner child to evade immunotherapy

Cancer cells reconnect with their inner child to evade immunotherapy

Turning on an embryonic gene may help some tumors resist immune checkpoint inhibitors
Hutch NewsJuly 18, 2019
New Research Identifies Gene That Hides Cancer Cells from Immunotherapy

New Research Identifies Gene That Hides Cancer Cells from Immunotherapy

Findings in Developmental Cell show that expression of an early developmental gene prevents the immune system from identifying and attacking cancer cells
News ReleasesJuly 18, 2019
Study uncovers new proteins involved in regulating muscular dystrophy-linked gene

Study uncovers new proteins involved in regulating muscular dystrophy-linked gene

CRISPR-based proteomics technique reveals potential therapeutic targets for FSHD, a rare but devastating disease
Hutch NewsMarch 13, 2018
Drs. Colleen Delaney, Harlan Robins named 2016 Leaders in Health Care

Drs. Colleen Delaney, Harlan Robins named 2016 Leaders in Health Care

Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Hutch NewsMarch 03, 2016
Remembering Fred Hutch's Dr. Harold Weintraub 20 years later

Remembering Fred Hutch's Dr. Harold Weintraub 20 years later

20 years after Dr. Harold Weintraub’s death, his life — and his research — are still making a difference
Hutch NewsMay 01, 2015
Muscle or neuron? A simple swap can redirect cell fate

Muscle or neuron? A simple swap can redirect cell fate

Alter just one section of the protein responsible for making a muscle cell a muscle cell — and it makes nerve cells instead
Hutch NewsMarch 19, 2015
Fred Hutch GSK Partnership - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Fred Hutch GSK Partnership - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Collaboration represents first U.S. institution chosen to participate in GSK academic-industry partnership
News ReleasesDecember 10, 2012
Four Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center teams win Hartwell Innovation Fund awards

Four Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center teams win Hartwell Innovation Fund awards

Each team of scientists will receive $80,000 grants to jump-start innovative and high-risk, high-reward research opportunities
Hutch NewsAugust 13, 2012