Frogs Contribute to Science at Fred Hutch
Frogs have significantly contributed to science at Fred Hutch, serving as a model organism that shares much of human biology.
After a nearly two-decade absence, Yasuhiro Arimura has reintroduced them to the facility for a new era of scientific research.
In the summer of 2024, a shipment of 30 live African clawed frogs arrived at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, marking the beginning of a new chapter in research.
- The frogs were housed in a new frog room within the Basic Sciences Division.
- They were placed in long, white-framed water tanks stacked on blue racks, providing a comfortable environment for them to thrive.
The amphibians settled into their new homes, hiding in plastic tubes or floating among lily pads, with their arms and legs splayed.
Author's summary: Frogs aid Fred Hutch research.