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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
13 NEW May 24, 2023
Two opposing “agendas” keep skin mutant cell clusters at an impasse

Two opposing “agendas” keep skin mutant cell clusters at an impasse

From the Beronja lab, Human Biology Division
Science Spotlight - February 15, 2021
Researchers identify new way skin stops tumor growth

Researchers identify new way skin stops tumor growth

‘Oncogene-induced differentiation’ joins two other strategies for counteracting potentially cancer-causing DNA changes
Hutch News - October 22, 2018
7 skin cancer myths — debunked

7 skin cancer myths — debunked

Experts take on base tans and other ‘complete baloney’ standing in the way of skin health
Hutch News - August 02, 2017
Immunotherapy drug becomes first therapy approved by FDA for rare skin cancer

Immunotherapy drug becomes first therapy approved by FDA for rare skin cancer

Benefit seen in nearly one-third of patients ‘with no hope at all of surviving’ their treatment-resistant Merkel cell carcinoma
Hutch News - March 24, 2017
Skin cancer: 9 things to know to lower your risk

Skin cancer: 9 things to know to lower your risk

From cover-ups to caffeine, here are some tips for protecting your skin during the summer and all year long
Hutch News - July 02, 2015
Tanning bed use declines, new study shows

Tanning bed use declines, new study shows

Rate of use has dipped slightly but 10 million Americans are still using tanning salons regularly
Hutch News - July 01, 2015
As U.S. cases of skin cancer rise, costs skyrocket, too

As U.S. cases of skin cancer rise, costs skyrocket, too

Five million American adults are diagnosed each year at a cost of $8.1 billion, new CDC study finds
Hutch News - November 09, 2014
Tanning beds get a black label warning

Tanning beds get a black label warning

Citing skin cancer risks, new FDA regulations caution against use by teens
Hutch News - May 29, 2014
Tanning beds in the hot seat as skin cancer rates jump

Tanning beds in the hot seat as skin cancer rates jump

Incidence of melanoma has increased dramatically in last four decades, new study finds
Hutch News - February 05, 2014
After beating rare cancer, 'signing up for Obliteride was a no-brainer'

After beating rare cancer, 'signing up for Obliteride was a no-brainer'

Keith Winkle will come back to Seattle from Alaska to ride because research saved his life; the Aug. 9-11 bike ride will raise funds to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Hutch News - May 24, 2013
New squamous cell carcinoma drug target discovered

New squamous cell carcinoma drug target discovered

Vasioukhin and colleagues find alpha-catenin protein acts as a tumor suppressor, cell growth control mechanism revealed
Hutch News - May 30, 2011