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Created by poet Koleka Putuma and illustrator Ivvy Chen, this animation beautifully captures young people’s approach to dealing with the challenges of Covid-19 lockdowns.

Lived experience is unique, person-centred knowledge, insight and expertise. Read our guidance on how to embed lived experience in mental health research.

A naturally occurring predatory bacterium is able to work with the immune system to clear multi-drug resistant Shigella infections in zebrafish, according to a study…

Protecting people in DRC from Ebola takes a chain of responders from all over the world. Research has been at the heart of the response.

Human infection studies are a quick and effective way to gather data to see whether or not a vaccine is working. Alisha speaks with Dr Dingase Dula to learn more about the…

The genomes of King Richard III and one of his direct living descendants are to be sequenced in a project funded by the Wellcome Trust, the Leverhulme Trust and Professor Sir…

The Wari people have found themselves alone in the face of an environmental disaster. Droughts and extreme cold have destroyed their agriculture and access to clean water.…

The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture - our genetic make-up or our environment - may differ depending on where we live, according to research…

Lived experience is a complex topic in mental health. Grace and Shuranjeet share what they’ve learned so far.  

Jeremy Farrar, Wellcome's Director, pays tribute to Dr Peter Salama, an Executive Director at the WHO who was instrumental in leading efforts to tackle Ebola.

Data has the power to uncover crucial insights in mental health research – especially if you build a team that reflects the people you are trying to support. Shuranjeet Singh…

Forty African countries showed reductions in malaria transmission between 2000-2010, but despite this progress, more than half (57 per cent) of the population in countries…

BBC Radio 3 and Wellcome Collection announce a world premiere live broadcast of Max Richter's ground-breaking and experimental new composition SLEEP, to be performed live…

A new treatment for schizophrenia – backed by Wellcome-funded research – has been approved by the FDA and has the potential to change the lives of millions of people living…

How the Covid-19 crisis has affected people around the world and influenced their trust in science, healthcare systems and governments.

Wellcome’s annual charitable spend in 2022/23 rises to £1.7bn supporting science to improve health and save lives globally 

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…

Professor Ed Watkins and Dhriti Sarkar explain how to bridge the gaps in our understanding of anxiety-related problems and improve the lives of millions of people living with…