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Fundamental proteins that guide embryo development are co-opted by cancer
Researchers discover why some critical DNA-packaging proteins called histones evolve rapidly — and may give cancer a boost
How to reroute a broken neural circuit
Scientists genetically manipulate worms to bypass damaged neurons — and study how the mind perceives the environment
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Hutch researchers take bold approaches to solving hard problems
Old and slow isn’t always the winning combo for critical genes
New work upends paradigm that young, rapidly evolving genes can’t be essential; highlights importance of 'junk' DNA
Iodine, the secret weapon of hibernating ground squirrels and trauma patients
New study reveals rare element’s primordial role in preventing inflammation-induced damage
Fruit flies add more weight to theory that individual bodies have set points
Researchers discover that a neural circuit responsible for sensing energy stores is designed to reset itself
'Everything we’ve been training for is happening now'
How early-career virologists dropped everything to seize the opportunity, and face the challenges, of studying the coronavirus
Stalled science, missed mates and virtual everything
Torn between science and safety concerns, young scientists navigate a new normal as they try to launch their careers
How COVID-19 has opened science
An urgent search for answers promotes a faster, freer exchange of ideas
Dr. Tom Lynch on the impact of COVID-19 on science
A conversation with the Fred Hutch president and director about open science, modeling, training and more
What happens if the coronavirus’s spikes mutate?
First-of-its-kind study explores how changes in the virus’s ‘lock picks’ could help or hinder its ability to sneak into our cells
Dr. Rob Bradley named new McIlwain Family Endowed Chair in Data Science
Computational biologist uses data science to understand cancer biology and to seek new treatment targets
Discovering new strategies used in arms race between bacteria and the viruses that infect them
Dr. Kevin Forsberg tapped for NIAID New Innovators Award to study arms race between viruses and bacteria
Studying how maternal immune factors shape infant health
Immunologist Dr. Megan Koch named 2020 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences
Pudgy middle age: Does a little fat have an upside?
Yeast studies of cellular aging suggest that middle-aged flab could help protect against stress
In cancer, the context 'makes' the mutation
Whether a mutated gene suppresses or promotes small-cell lung cancer depends on other mutations
Studying the complex interactions between antibodies and viral targets
Bloom Lab postdoc Dr. Tal Einav named Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellow
Helping the developing brain chart its course
New study in fish shows vitamin A derivative orchestrates timing as 'brain map' forms
Pushing science forward while working from home
As COVID-19 forces research labs to drastically reduce on-site operations, scientists figure out how to advance their work and stay connected
Shedding light on male infertility
Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral research on fast-changing cell structure genes