Recent Blog Posts
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Solving the Unsolved Cases of Rare Diseases
Dr. Cláudia Carvalho and her team at PNRI are on a mission to diagnose rare diseases that have long baffled the medical community. With a focus on genetic structural variants, often undetected in standard tests, their work is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in genetics.
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Michael Metzger featured in Discovery Series!
PNRI’s Dr. Michael Metzger kicks off Tech Alliance’s 2024-25 Discovery Series on Friday, September 13th at Slalom Hawk Tower. Join us for this presentation!
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Changing the Tide of Cancer With Clams
Explore Dr. Michael Metzger’s groundbreaking research on contagious cancer in clams, uncovering insights that could revolutionize cancer treatment in humans.
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Two-Decade Dedication
Explore how two decades of diabetes research by Dr. Bill Hagopian and Michael Killian at PNRI have paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries in type 1 diabetes prevention.
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The Next Generation of Brilliant Scientists: Summer Undergraduate Research Interns at PNRI
The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is integral in PNRI, where scientists value mentoring the next generation. This summer we proudly hosted ten exceptional interns with diverse interests and career goals as they got hands-on training in our laboratories.
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Where Nature Meets Nurture
PNRI’s Dr. Lisa Stubbs explores where nature meets nurture, studying how genetics and stress intersect to shape brain development and pregnancy outcomes, and uncovering protective genes against gestational diabetes.
Recent Media Coverage
‘Immortal’ creatures may reveal clues to contagious cancers
Dr. Michael Metzger weighs in on recent research into transmissible cancer in hydras, connecting it to his lab’s work on contagious cancers in shellfish. He shares insights on how these findings contribute to understanding cancer’s evolution across species.
Baylor Study Reveals Role of Newly Inherited DNA Variants in Recessive Diseases
A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, including PNRI’s own Dr. Cláudia Carvalho, conducted a decade-long exploration into Turkish genetics, uncovering a vital piece of the puzzle behind why some rare diseases emerge.
Razor clams, geoducks battle to be WA’s top clam
In the ongoing battle for Washington’s official state clam, the Pacific razor clam faces tough competition from geoduck enthusiasts. But amidst the clamor, PNRI scientist Michael Metzger sheds light on the broader challenges these iconic shellfish face due to climate change.
Yeast genetics collaboration yields hope for improved diagnosis of urea cycle disorders
The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation (NUCDF) showcased PNRI’s Dudley Lab for its groundbreaking genetic screening tool. The Dudley Lab’s research not only accelerates diagnosis but may also pave the way for personalized treatments, improving patient outcomes.
Bizarre Cancer Has Been Spreading Among Shellfish for Centuries, Studies Find
Carl Zimmer from The New York Times interviewed PNRI’s Dr. Michael Metzger about a study just published in the journal Nature Cancer. Dr. Metzger and a global team of scientists uncovered a transmissible cancer lineage in soft-shell clams more than 200 years old. Their findings not only reshape our understanding of how cancer evolves but offer insights that could help develop novel strategies for blocking cancer in humans and other species.
COVID Cleared of Increasing Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids?
In a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from PNRI’s Hagopian Lab and TEDDY Study colleagues found no evidence to suggest a link between COVID-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Their findings stand in contrast to other recent studies that suggested a link between the virus and the disease.
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