Hutch News

Frogs help Fred Hutch find the shape of small things

Frogs help Fred Hutch find the shape of small things

Dr. Yasuhiro Arimura brings frogs back to Fred Hutch after a long absence to study the structure of DNA-linked molecular complexes that change during the cell cycle and malfunction in cancer and other diseases
Hutch NewsOctober 27, 2025
Stress, caused by RNA:DNA hybrids, holds the key to treating select leukemias

Stress, caused by RNA:DNA hybrids, holds the key to treating select leukemias

From the Stanley Lee lab, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightDecember 18, 2023
Structural insights of DNA slicing and dicing by PaqCI restriction enzyme

Structural insights of DNA slicing and dicing by PaqCI restriction enzyme

From the Stoddard Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJuly 17, 2023
Swing and a hit! RecB contacts RecC to repair DNA breaks

Swing and a hit! RecB contacts RecC to repair DNA breaks

From the Smith Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 23, 2023
Homing in on inherited colorectal cancer risk

Homing in on inherited colorectal cancer risk

Hutch-led international collaboration finds 100 new genetic risk variants, setting the stage for better prevention for all
Hutch NewsDecember 20, 2022
Life lessons in genetics, race and social justice

Life lessons in genetics, race and social justice

Science Education Partnership’s free, open-source curriculum units help high schoolers separate bias from biology
Hutch NewsSeptember 20, 2021
Taking the long way ‘round: the circuitous molecular route to DNA repair

Taking the long way ‘round: the circuitous molecular route to DNA repair

From the Smith Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightDecember 21, 2020
New methods to design small, targeted proteins with shapes not found in nature

New methods to design small, targeted proteins with shapes not found in nature

Researchers develop methods to design small, targeted proteins with shapes not found in nature
Hutch NewsSeptember 14, 2016
How Dr. Barry Stoddard's science fueled promising therapy for glioblastoma  — the disease that killed his mom

How Dr. Barry Stoddard's science fueled promising therapy for glioblastoma — the disease that killed his mom

How Dr. Barry Stoddard's lab work helped create an experimental drug for glioblastoma — the same disease that killed his mother
Hutch NewsJuly 27, 2016
Filling in the ‘missing biology’ of breast cancer

Filling in the ‘missing biology’ of breast cancer

Study demonstrates important role of proteomics in personalized medicine
Hutch NewsMay 25, 2016
Fantastic failures: Scientific setbacks fuel big gains

Fantastic failures: Scientific setbacks fuel big gains

Whether solving the mysteries of outer space or cancer cells, many major advances followed messy moments
Hutch NewsAugust 18, 2015
More than 200 aspiring scientists to attend ‘Hutch High’

More than 200 aspiring scientists to attend ‘Hutch High’

Fred Hutch labs become classrooms for a day on Nov. 8
News ReleasesNovember 01, 2012
Does our DNA determine how well we respond to stem-cell transplantations? NIH awards $4.3M grant to help find out

Does our DNA determine how well we respond to stem-cell transplantations? NIH awards $4.3M grant to help find out

Study focuses on role of genetics in outcomes and complications of treatment
News ReleasesJanuary 19, 2011
Women with Vaginal Cancer Four Times More Likely to Have Been Exposed to Genital Wart Virus

Women with Vaginal Cancer Four Times More Likely to Have Been Exposed to Genital Wart Virus

Women with genital warts should be closely monitored for vaginal and other anogenital cancers
News ReleasesMarch 19, 2002
Researchers find region of gene for inherited pancreatic cancer

Researchers find region of gene for inherited pancreatic cancer

Advance by Fred Hutchinson, UW and Pitt collaborators made possible with the help of "Family X" and a pioneering pancreatic-cancer screening program that saves lives
News ReleasesFebruary 28, 2002
From Criminology to Seeking a Cure for Cancer — Today's DNA Analytical Tools Make Possible What Was Once Unthinkable

From Criminology to Seeking a Cure for Cancer — Today's DNA Analytical Tools Make Possible What Was Once Unthinkable

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center finds that in some cases a mismatched donor may work for leukemia patients — expanding the donor pool and increasing opportunity for people seeking lifesaving treatment
News ReleasesDecember 19, 2001
Taking the Show on the Road – Leading Researchers to Conduct Hands-On Science Symposium for 500 San Francisco Area High School Students

Taking the Show on the Road – Leading Researchers to Conduct Hands-On Science Symposium for 500 San Francisco Area High School Students

The Sixth Annual American Society of Hematology hosted symposium will enable students to explore the world of biomedical research close up.
News ReleasesNovember 29, 2000