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
12 NEW July 27, 2026
Primed and Ready: how blood stem cells keep genes on standby for rapid activation

Primed and Ready: how blood stem cells keep genes on standby for rapid activation

From the Henikoff Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJuly 23, 2026
Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2026 Evergreen Fund awardees

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2026 Evergreen Fund awardees

Eight Fred Hutch researchers receive nearly $1 million to advance projects with industry partnership potential
News ReleasesJuly 14, 2026
How microbial ecosystems shape antibiotic resistance

How microbial ecosystems shape antibiotic resistance

From the Malik Lab, Basic Sciences Division and the Dandekar Lab, UW Department of Microbiology
Science SpotlightJune 24, 2026
The summer they became cancer researchers

The summer they became cancer researchers

From the Office of Education and Training and the Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJune 24, 2026
Fred Hutch senior staff scientist honored by Genetics Society of America

Fred Hutch senior staff scientist honored by Genetics Society of America

Dr. Irini Topalidou receives first-of-its-kind mentorship award
Hutch NewsJune 18, 2026
Mapping the neural pathways linking smell to appetite

Mapping the neural pathways linking smell to appetite

From the Buck Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJune 02, 2026
Dr. Toshio Tsukiyama receives the inaugural David and Deborah Lycette Endowed Chair for Cancer Research

Dr. Toshio Tsukiyama receives the inaugural David and Deborah Lycette Endowed Chair for Cancer Research

Fred Hutch endowed chair to drive fundamental discovery into how cells function
Hutch NewsMay 12, 2026
Answering WHO’s call with a new way to track how well we’re fighting the flu

Answering WHO’s call with a new way to track how well we’re fighting the flu

Fred Hutch researchers’ immunity data informs global vaccine updates
Hutch NewsApril 13, 2026
A swing and a swing and a hit: DNA control of RecBCD conformation and activity

A swing and a swing and a hit: DNA control of RecBCD conformation and activity

From the Smith Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightMarch 30, 2026
Fred Hutch biochemist eavesdrops on cellular debate about where to start translating genetic messages

Fred Hutch biochemist eavesdrops on cellular debate about where to start translating genetic messages

Study sheds light on how translation start-site selection can go awry in cancer and other diseases
Hutch NewsMarch 06, 2026
Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of the annual Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of the annual Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

Award recognizes innovative research by graduate students in biological sciences
News ReleasesFebruary 26, 2026
More than nutrition: How breast milk IgG trains infant immunity

More than nutrition: How breast milk IgG trains infant immunity

From the Koch Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 28, 2026
A new high-throughput method for flu vaccine strain selection

A new high-throughput method for flu vaccine strain selection

From the Bloom Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 28, 2026
The making of a genome-guarding machine

The making of a genome-guarding machine

From the Biggins Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightDecember 24, 2025
Is the fountain of youth hidden in a fly's gut?

Is the fountain of youth hidden in a fly's gut?

From the Henikoff Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightDecember 24, 2025