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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
Micro-RNA in weight loss and breast cancer

Micro-RNA in weight loss and breast cancer

From the McTiernan Group, Public Health Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 19, 2022
Epigenetic heterogeneity helps cancer cells change their minds

Epigenetic heterogeneity helps cancer cells change their minds

From the Henikoff Lab, Basic Sciences Division and the Meshinchi Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightNovember 15, 2021
Fundamental proteins that guide embryo development are co-opted by cancer

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
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2021
‘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