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Sex on the brain: 'Doublesex' gene key to determining fruit fly gender
The brains of males and females, and how they use them, may be far more different then previously thought, at least in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, according to…
Brain study shows that the opinions of others matter
Simon Cowell may appear to relish arguing with his fellow judges when they disagree with him, but new research out today suggests that - at least at a neuronal level - he…
Study shows majority of researchers are participating in public engagement
Eight in 10 (82 per cent) researchers carried out at least one form of public engagement in the past year, according to a new study launched today at the Engage conference in…
Global COVID-Zero initiative launched to fill $8bn shortfall for coronavirus response
Wellcome has launched an initiative, COVID-Zero, to help raise at least $8 billion by the end of April to cover a global funding shortfall for vaccines, treatments and…
Urgent investment needed for diagnostics, treatments and vaccines to end the COVID-19 pandemic
Now is not the time to make cautious investments: now is the time for courageous action to tackle COVID-19.
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Alex Harris
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Five things the IPCC report tells us about climate change and health
Climate change is more than an environmental disaster. It's a clear threat to people’s health, lives and livelihoods. But if we act now, we can reduce the impact and protect…
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Alan Dangour
Link identified between lower IQ scores and attempted suicide in men
Low IQ scores in early adulthood are associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide in men, according to new research funded by the Wellcome Trust.
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Wellcome Trust partners with other European foundations to fund research
The Wellcome Trust has entered into a partnership with the Volkswagen Foundation in Germany and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond in Sweden to support the Europe and Global…
Rapid, low-cost test for multidrug-resistant TB gains WHO endorsement
A rapid, low-cost test for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) - including multidrug-resistance - has been endorsed by The World Health Organization (WHO) for use in resource-poor…
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