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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
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
DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men

DNA methyltransferases, of Mice and Men

From the Malik lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightApril 20, 2020
Fred Hutch paleovirologist elected AAAS fellow

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 NewsNovember 26, 2019
Dr. Harmit Malik elected fellow of American Academy of Microbiology

Dr. Harmit Malik elected fellow of American Academy of Microbiology

His pioneering approaches to studying genetic conflict are transforming traditional evolutionary genetics
Hutch NewsFebruary 15, 2019