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Dr. Toshio Tsukiyama elected to American Academy of Microbiology

Dr. Toshio Tsukiyama elected to American Academy of Microbiology

Longtime Basic scientist revealed dynamic nature of DNA packaging and how cells exploit it to enter and exit dormancy
Hutch NewsMarch 01, 2024
New technique could help make precision medicine more widely available

New technique could help make precision medicine more widely available

Simple CUT&Tag adaptation gives information about genetic regulatory elements in formalin-fixed tumor samples
Hutch NewsOctober 04, 2023
Struggle between sex chromosomes underlies evolutionary paradox

Struggle between sex chromosomes underlies evolutionary paradox

DNA-packaging protamine genes evolve rapidly to stay ahead in battle between ‘selfish’ genetic elements and the rest of the genome
Hutch NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Unlocking more information from liquid biopsies

Unlocking more information from liquid biopsies

Dr. Gavin Ha receives $1.5M NIH Director’s New Innovator Award for creative young scientists with high-risk, high-reward projects
Hutch NewsOctober 03, 2022
What viruses can teach us about ourselves

What viruses can teach us about ourselves

Dr. Daphne Avgousti studies viruses that can give us a window into fundamental human biology that we can use to improve our health
Hutch NewsAugust 29, 2022
For cells, keeping quiet is a cinch

For cells, keeping quiet is a cinch

Researchers show how dormant cells turn genes off by pulling DNA into loops
Hutch NewsJanuary 03, 2019
Dr. Emily Hatch named 2018 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

Dr. Emily Hatch named 2018 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

She is recognized for her research on the rupture and repair of nuclear membranes that may cause cancer and other diseases
Hutch NewsJuly 11, 2018
‘Waistbands’ of our chromosomes marked by unusual X-shaped DNA

‘Waistbands’ of our chromosomes marked by unusual X-shaped DNA

Human Y chromosome’s center more ‘monkey-like’ than other human chromosomes, study finds
Hutch NewsFebruary 02, 2018