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A chromosome account of evolution and revolution The human X chromosome is about sex and how it evolved. It also has a unique position in the history of genetics – and the…

New results from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal), published in The Lancet, provide a picture of sexually transmitted infection (STI)…

There are often calls for solidarity in times of global health emergencies, but a lack of accountability at the international level. Dr Caesar Atuire’s discovery research…

Four internationally renowned writers - including London’s first Young Poet Laureate, the current Forward Prize holder, and the former inaugural Poet in Residence at the…

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…

One in ten women (9.8%) and roughly one in seventy men (1.4%), when asked “Has anyone actually made you have sex with them, against your will?”, said yes, according to new…

The UK government can improve both the economy and people’s health by investing in research. Our manifesto for science outlines three priorities for an incoming government –…

Wellcome Collection is launching 'Sex by Numbers' - an interactive infographic that playfully maps the nation’s sex lives, from who with to how often - to mark the start of…

Review a list of the types of costs that can and can't be claimed on a grant.

Explore the unexpected qualities of your vocal cords at Wellcome Collection’s late event. Sounds of chattering, squawking and singing will fill Wellcome Collection as the…

Climate change is making the world more susceptible to extreme weather events like flooding, which can impact human health 

A new study, published in The Lancet as part of the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal), systematically assesses the association between…

The impact of drug-resistant infections is much higher than previously thought, as shown in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.

The G7 summit is a critical opportunity for political leaders to change the course of the Covid-19 pandemic and concretely discuss how we need to…

Sleep trackers have become a multimillion-pound industry, with tech companies making increasingly smart devices for people to monitor their sleep and activity patterns. But…

For a long time, academia has emphasised individual achievement over teamwork and collegiality. We want to change that. 

Building a positive and inclusive research culture is an ongoing process, but what drives change forward?

Wellcome cannot fund activities in mainland China because of the Chinese Overseas Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) Law.

Covid-19 isn’t the first time the world has had to deal with a global pandemic – and it won’t be the last. But lessons learned from previous disease outbreaks, such as HIV/…

Around the world, roughly one billion people live in informal settlements. These communities are especially vulnerable to extreme weather events. Alisha speaks to Professor…