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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
Can estrogen improve vaginal health for postmenopausal women?

Can estrogen improve vaginal health for postmenopausal women?

From the Fredricks lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease and Clinical Research Divisions
Science Spotlight - June 20, 2022
Investigating the mechanisms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Investigating the mechanisms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

From the Fredricks lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, and Massachusetts General Hospital
Science Spotlight - April 19, 2021
New bacterium named in honor of Fred Hutch

New bacterium named in honor of Fred Hutch

First organism named after research center linked to bacterial vaginosis, higher HIV risk
Hutch News - February 24, 2021
Commensals turn pathogenic in graft-vs-host disease

Commensals turn pathogenic in graft-vs-host disease

From the University of Michigan and the Fredricks Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division 
Science Spotlight - December 16, 2019
Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women

Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women

<p>For the first time, seven species of vaginal bacteria linked to higher HIV susceptibility</p>
Hutch News - January 25, 2018
Exploring the human gut microbiome

Exploring the human gut microbiome

Scientific interest in this diverse world of bacteria has flipped from fear to fascination
Hutch News - January 22, 2016
The microbiome’s murky role in pregnancy loss and complication

The microbiome’s murky role in pregnancy loss and complication

The same vaginal bacteria linked to promotion — and prevention — of various pregnancy complications, studies find
Hutch News - August 21, 2015
Unraveling the mystery of BV

Unraveling the mystery of BV

Scientists in Fredricks' lab detect bacterial species that may cause complications associated with common vaginal infection
Hutch News - November 17, 2005
Study identifies several new bacterial species associated with common infection in women

Study identifies several new bacterial species associated with common infection in women

Research has implications for improving detection and treatment of bacterial vaginosis and other infections with multiple bacterial sources
News Releases - November 03, 2005