MIT researchers discovered that the genome’s 3D structure doesn’t vanish during cell division as previously thought. Instead, tiny loops called microcompartments remain (and even strengthen) while ...

In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from ...

An epigenetic factor that is essential for producing mature egg cells in mice has been identified by RIKEN researchers for ...

New Fred Hutch Cancer Center viral immunologist Dr. Paul Thomas is working to turn the "incredible potential" of the immune ...

The microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body—plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital ...

Temperature is a key physiological factor that determines the speed of immune reactions. While this may seem obvious, it has ...

Bacterial metabolites queuine and preQ1 have been found to directly regulate protein synthesis in human cells, promoting or ...

James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who co-discovered DNA’s double-helix structure and later faced backlash for ...

Azalea Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company redefining precision genomic medicines in vivo, today announced its official launch and completion of $82 million in seed and Series A financing to ...

As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically ...

Frogs have made significant contributions to Fred Hutch science over the years as a model organism that shares much of our ...