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A study involving over 5,000 people living with the joint disorder ankylosing spondylitis has identified a series of genetic variants associated with increased susceptibility…

The London Screenwriters’ Festival today announces the launch of the ‘Inspired by Science’ Treatment Award, a new competition for TV and film screenwriters in association…

The Wellcome Trust announces today that is has acquired marina operator Premier Marinas Limited (“PML”) from the BlackRock UK Property Fund (“BlackRock”) for an undisclosed…

New research has shed light on the origins of a fungal infection that is one of the major causes of death from AIDS-related illnesses. The study, published in the journal ‘…

Coronavirus treatments and vaccines should first be made available to those who need them most, public polling in several countries shows.

“Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other.” - Anton Chekhov*

Wellcome-funded researchers have identified the molecular mechanism that leads to the death of neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or motor neurone…

How to complete a final expenditure report to receive the final payment when your grant ends.

What role do patterns play in helping us to tackle outbreaks around the world?

From vans with cinemas in the back to electric signs flashing warnings about maggots, clean teeth and spitting, you couldn’t ignore health in interwar Bermondsey. ‘Here Comes…

Half of all people of South Asian, African and African-Caribbean descent will develop diabetes by age 80, according to a study published today. The study is the first to…

The National Science Learning Centre serves as the hub for a new £51 million national network of Centres dedicated to revitalising science teaching in schools.

From smallpox to sun lamps, the health of London and Londoners over 125 years is uncovered with London’s Pulse, an ambitious digitisation project from the Wellcome Library…

Young people from around the UK will get a hands-on insight into how their bodies work during exercise, movement and rest when the Wellcome Trust’s In the Zone initiative…

Professor Nakoune and Professor Olliaro lead mpox research in the Central African Republic, where the disease is endemic. They tell us about their experiences, challenges,…

Trials of one of the most promising candidate Ebola vaccines are to begin swiftly in healthy volunteers in Europe, Gabon and Kenya, as funds from the Wellcome Trust enable an…

Scientists have identified the most clear genetic link yet to obesity in the general population as part of a major study of diseases funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Two scientific breakthroughs and a global meeting mean there is an opportunity to move TB from the doldrums.

The Pulse Award funds existing podcasters who want to run features, episodes or short-form series that engage the public about science and health research.

The advent of the Human Genome Project and the development of faster, cheaper DNA sequencing revolutionised medical and biological research - and the technology still…