Hutch News
New Science Spotlight Articles
Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
September 16, 2019
Genomic functional regions: enriched for cancer genetic risk signals
From the Lindstroem Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Diverse study populations drive new genetic insight
From the Carlson, Kooperberg, and Peters Groups, Division of Public Health Sciences
Lack of diversity in genetic research a problem
Using primarily white populations to draw broad conclusions is misleading and exacerbates health disparities – but it’s fixable
Genetic similarities among some types of cancer
From the Lindstroem Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Uncovering colorectal cancer risk factors lurking in the genome
From the Peters and Hsu Groups, Public Health Sciences Division
Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer
Q&A: Dr. Riki Peters on what this large genome-wide association study means for patients and the public
Vitamin B12 status: are genetics a driving factor?
From the Reiner Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Multiethnic insight into the genetic risk for obesity
From the Peters Group, Public Health Sciences Division.
A diverse investigation into the genetic risk for diabetes
From the Kooperberg and Peters Groups, Public Health Sciences Division.
