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Destiny Hinton
Destiny Hinton is a communications intern in the Department of Communications & Scientific and Medical Content Outreach at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Stories by Destiny Hinton
Understanding fatty acids as signaling molecules for virulence factor production
Fatty acids are critical in destructive capacity of bacterial infections. Learn more.
Apoptosis or necroptosis? The caspase-8 protein decides
Programmed cell death can affect immune response to diseases such as cancer. Learn how caspase-8 chooses cell death and how that decision can be stopped.
Secrets of aggressive, deadly cancers revealed in African yeast
Learn how a deadly pediatric cancer mutates a protein to cause a series of cellular malfunctions.
Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, honored for discoveries in immunology
Read how work by Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, in immune response is being recognized by top professional organizations.
Experimental cancer drug shows early promise against flu
The flu hijacks upper lung cells and turns them into flu factories. Read how an experimental cancer drug targets the flu’s fuel and shuts the factory down.
In times of sorrow, being present to offer comfort and support often matters more than the right words or actions
Being present after the death of a friend or loved one often matters more to those suffering grief than the right words or actions.
Inheriting cancer: Leading the conversation about increased genetic risk
Read how experts came together to create surveillance recommendations for children and young adults with hereditary conditions that predispose them to cancer.
Helping childhood cancer survivors thrive
Discover how St. Jude is helping cancer survivors manage the long-term effects of treatment and set up screening guidelines for those still in treatment.
Families affected by childhood cancer and sickle cell disease honored during September
St. Jude honors its patients, survivors and their families during the month of September and every day. Watch the video.
Childhood Solid Tumor Network shares samples, promotes cures
The CSTN provides the world’s largest collection of pediatric cancerous tumors for research into novel treatments. Find out more about available resources.