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Like snowflakes, no two cells are alike
Study shows that differences in cells’ ability to turn genes into proteins change how mutations manifest; offers insights into disease risk
CRISPR-based tool solves genetic mystery 80 million years in the making
Certain DNA sequences haven’t evolved since humans and mice diverged. But why?
Science on the horizon
Fred Hutch experts make predictions for science trends, advances in 2020
Fred Hutch science and research highlights 2019
Articles showcasing some of the most significant advances in immunotherapy, cell biology and more
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
Hutch influenza experts assay the latest science
Flu shots remain your best bet for protection, but no guarantee against infection
How a common cancer mutation actually drives cancer — and how to correct it
High-tech approach solves ‘real mystery’ in many cancers
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
Why does flu make some people sick, but not others?
New study points to single mutations that allow flu to slip past immune system of some people, but not others
Remembering Dr. Ron Reeder, molecular biologist-turned-photographer
Renaissance man and expert in gene regulation had enduring impact on Fred Hutch’s Basic Sciences Division
Dr. Tyler Starr named a 2019 Damon Runyon Foundation Fellow
Bloom Lab postdoc will study how mutations affect antibody function during immune response to HIV
Cancer cells reconnect with their inner child to evade immunotherapy
Turning on an embryonic gene may help some tumors resist immune checkpoint inhibitors
Dr. Meghan Koch named 2019 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
She will study how maternal antibodies and the microbiome support growth in early life
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
Mapping all flu routes from bird to human
Researchers take a comprehensive look at the changes in a bird flu protein that helps the virus jump to humans
New method quickly, precisely maps epigenome in single cells
CUT&Tag speeds process of precisely locating molecules that turn genes on or off
Fred Hutch’s Dr. Adam Dingens a 2019 Weintraub Award recipient
He is among 13 graduate students selected for this prestigious award in biological sciences
2 Hutch postdocs named Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Breakthrough Scientists
Drs. Alistair Russell and Tera Levin among few Damon Runyon Fellows selected for further support