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Science Says: The promise of precision medicine

Fred Hutch scientists are learning how traits unique to individuals and their cancers — from genetic mutations to metabolism to microbiota— can help us design precise prevention and treatment strategies.

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Researchers link mutations in coronavirus' internal machinery to higher risk of severe disease

A new Fred Hutch study has identified small mutations in genes of early COVID-19 viruses that appeared to have substantially increased the risk of severe disease in patients who contracted them.

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Fred Hutch scientist Dr. Trevor Bedford receives MacArthur Fellowship

Dr. Trevor Bedford was selected as a recipient of the 2021 MacArthur Fellowship. Also known as the MacArthur “genius grant,” the honor is awarded annually by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and provides $625,000 in “no-strings-attached” funding over five years to allow recipients to pursue creative, intellectual and professional endeavors.

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