Hutch News

Rewriting the story about the molecules that turn genes on and off

Rewriting the story about the molecules that turn genes on and off

Fred Hutch researchers discover that most transcription factors in budding yeast don’t follow the textbook example of binding close to the genes they regulate
Hutch NewsApril 16, 2025

New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
11 NEW April 16, 2025
New methods reveal cancer mechanism in ancient genes

New methods reveal cancer mechanism in ancient genes

Fred Hutch researchers discover that overproduction of DNA packaging material predicts aggressive brain and breast tumors, which could lead to cheaper diagnostic tests and new drug therapies
Hutch NewsMarch 03, 2025
Two doses of the HPV vaccine is all you need

Two doses of the HPV vaccine is all you need

Long-term immunity from human papillomavirus infections — and the deadly cancers they can drive — reached with just two jabs
Hutch NewsFebruary 26, 2025
Evolutionary cell biologist Dr. Grant King named a Hanna Gray Fellow

Evolutionary cell biologist Dr. Grant King named a Hanna Gray Fellow

Long fascinated by life seen and unseen, King awarded eight years of funding to finish postdoctoral training at Fred Hutch and establish an independent lab
Hutch NewsJanuary 29, 2025
Cold air makes oxygen toxic for worms

Cold air makes oxygen toxic for worms

Fred Hutch study shows C. elegans, a microscopic worm, can survive low temperatures if oxygen supply is also low
Hutch NewsJanuary 22, 2025
Blocking a cancer escape hatch

Blocking a cancer escape hatch

Fred Hutch graduate student wins NIH F31 award to study structure of a key protein that helps blood vessels grow, but also helps cancer spread when it malfunctions
Hutch NewsDecember 19, 2024
Family support networks are important for cancer cells, too

Family support networks are important for cancer cells, too

From the Eisenman lab, Basic Sciences Division, and the MacPherson lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightNovember 22, 2024
Finding passion and community

Finding passion and community

Fred Hutch Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program bridges gap between college and graduate school for aspiring scientists
Hutch NewsOctober 24, 2024