2008

Outwitting viral mimicry

Outwitting viral mimicry

Research by Nels Elde and colleagues demonstrates how an antiviral protein evolved to avoid being deactivated by the virus while maintaining its primary function
Hutch NewsDecember 08, 2008
Patient's cloned T cells kill tumors

Patient's cloned T cells kill tumors

Case is first to show safety and effectiveness of using infection-fighting T cells alone to put late-stage melanoma into long-term remission
Hutch NewsJune 23, 2008
Tandem tests support earlier ovarian-cancer detection

Tandem tests support earlier ovarian-cancer detection

Researchers find symptom-screening questionnaire plus simple blood test may equal 20 percent boost in early detection of ovarian cancer
Hutch NewsJune 23, 2008
Adrian Ferré-D'Amaré named HHMI investigator

Adrian Ferré-D'Amaré named HHMI investigator

Molecular biologist wins support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for his innovative research into the diverse structures and capabilities of ribonucleic acid
Hutch NewsMay 27, 2008
Nobel laureate Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Nobel laureate Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Buck becomes the fifth Center scientist to win membership in one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
Hutch NewsMay 05, 2008
Risky business: Mixing cancer treatment with nutritional supplements

Risky business: Mixing cancer treatment with nutritional supplements

Study finds widespread vitamin and mineral use among cancer survivors, although benefits of such use remain unclear
Hutch NewsFebruary 11, 2008
Combined hormone therapy increases risk of lobular breast cancer fourfold after just three years of use

Combined hormone therapy increases risk of lobular breast cancer fourfold after just three years of use

Center leads first study designed to evaluate the association between combined HRT use and the risk of lobular breast cancers
Hutch NewsJanuary 07, 2008
Time between first period, first pregnancy affects breast-cancer risk

Time between first period, first pregnancy affects breast-cancer risk

Study finds longer interval between ages at first menstruation and first pregnancy is associated with higher risk of certain types of breast cancer
Hutch NewsJanuary 07, 2008
Lifestyle links to breast cancer

Lifestyle links to breast cancer

HEAL Study suggests lifestyle changes associated with decreases in insulin may be beneficial for breast-cancer survivors
Hutch NewsJanuary 01, 2008