All Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center articles
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NewsSingle amino acid change may help viruses jump from bat to human
New research reports that a single amino-acid change alters how a coronavirus protein interacts with the human and bat immune systems, shifting the body’s response to infection.
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NewsBacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers
A new study suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments.
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NewsInteractions between flu subtypes predict epidemic severity more than virus evolution
An analysis of influenza virus evolution over 22 years of flu seasons reveals the major drivers of disease transmission and epidemic severity.