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The rapid evolution of HIV, which has allowed the virus to develop resistance to patients’ natural immunity, is at the same time slowing the virus’s ability to cause AIDS,…

A handful of alternatives to antibiotics – such as treatments and preventative measures based on live microorganisms or 'probiotics' – have the potential to combat…

The muscle weakness and coordination problems sometimes seen in cases of neonatal diabetes - a rare, inherited form of diabetes - are caused by problems in the brain rather…

COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator will coordinate R&D efforts and remove barriers to drug development and scale-up to address the epidemic.

Wellcome’s outgoing Director reflects on a decade of progress and looks ahead at the opportunities to improve health globally.

20.5 million children hadn’t received essential vaccinations in 2022, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.  While that marks…

Over the last 100 years, tuberculosis research has saved millions of lives but it has failed to curb the epidemic. While some recent scientific developments are promising,…

A clinical trial is examining whether it is possible to limit damage to the immune system by treating people soon after they are infected with HIV with a short course of…

Results from a long-term phase II study of the malaria vaccine RTS,S show that its efficacy falls over time. This decline is fastest in children living in areas with higher…

The Wellcome Photography Prize 2021 commissioned three photographers from three different countries to explore the dangers our heating planet has on our physical health.

Unprecedented international cooperation and focus have led to multiple effective and safe Covid-19 vaccines in less than a year, and created a blueprint for future vaccine…

Climate change causes more extreme weather events like flooding – and flood impacts can have health risks. What is it like growing up with floods as part of daily life?

A 48-week course of antiretroviral medication taken in the early stages of HIV infection slows the damage to the immune system and delays the need for long-term treatment,…

Zoonotic diseases represent a major global public health problem due to our close relationship with animals. But how do they spread and how can they be prevented?

The rest of the world can learn from Puerto Rican communities rallying together to recover from a natural disaster fuelled by climate change.

Patricia wants younger researchers to have better support than she had around challenges like setbacks with research and balancing career and parenthood.

Vaccines are one of our most effective health interventions, but are often misunderstood. In this Q&A, we explain what they are, how they work and why they are important.

A million Rohingya refugees in crowded shelters with poor sanitation – ideal conditions for infections to spread. Here’s how to stop these deadly outbreaks.

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…