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The current cholera pandemic has lasted six decades and killed millions. Professor Jan Holmgren, who developed the world’s first effective oral cholera vaccine, tells us how…

Offering opportunities for press officers from African research institutes to develop their knowledge and skills could be an important step in improving media coverage of…

Scientific research into the phenomenon of false memories underpins the national touring exhibition 'False Memory Archive’, opening at The Exchange in Penzance on Saturday 28…

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…

What work is underway to prevent and treat cholera?

The Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council today announced a £12.75 million initiative to create a catalogue of high-quality adult stem cells, so-called ‘induced…

The Wellcome Trust has today acquired the remaining 50% interest in the student accommodation venture iQ from Quintain for £106.4 million. The transaction makes iQ a wholly…

The Wellcome Trust has now committed more than £10 million as part of an emergency package of research funding to tackle the ongoing Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The news…

The Covid-19 outbreak is not just a public health crisis, it’s rapidly becoming a global crisis – of health, economics and politics.

Over nine in ten people worldwide (92%) feel mental health is as or more important than physical health for overall wellbeing, with almost half (46%) saying it is more…

The latest instalment of Contagious Cities explores Hong Kong’s experience of pandemics and the cultural and social impacts of disease on its community.

Public trust in scientists rose during the pandemic, placing it on par with doctors and nurses. During the Covid-19 pandemic, more than three-quarters of people globally said…

This advisory group shortlists candidates for Wellcome Early-Career Awards.

Why have attempts to get it under control failed? Rose George reports on an outbreak that went on far longer than anyone expected.

Project summaries of Wellcome grants awarded under the scheme ‘Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowships’.

Strep A is among the deadliest pathogens in the world – yet we’ve never prioritised making a vaccine. Emily Sohn uncovers the cost of ignoring this problem, and meets those…

The winners of the Wellcome Photography Prize 2020, chosen from thousands of entries from 127 countries.

This Statement explains how, and on what legal basis, we collect, store, and use personal information about you as: a visitor to Wellcome Collection, our offices and our…

Exposure to worm infections in the womb may protect a newborn infant from developing eczema, a study funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. A large trial in Uganda showed…