How can the world adapt to Covid-19 in the long term?
Covid-19 is here to stay. However, with careful management we can prevent future outbreaks and move from pandemic to endemic. But what does…
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Childhood immunisation is recovering, but there’s a long way to go
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…
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Seize the Day and attend Wellcome Collection’s late event
Wellcome Collection opens late on Friday 2 November for Seize the Day, an evening you will live to remember. Experience a brush with death and explore what death might have…
Creating a publicly-led research agenda for Long Covid
A research agenda outlining priorities to inform the direction of future research on Long Covid.
Genetic map of the UK sheds light on history of Ancient Britons and modern day disease
A study funded by the Wellcome Trust and aimed at developing a genetic map of Britain has begun to shed light on how the ancient populations of Britain – the Celts, Anglo…
‘Pain and its Meanings’: two days of cultural exploration and discussion at Wellcome Collection
For some, pain means punishment; others believe it brings them closer to God. Bodily pain is not only physical, it’s cultural too. Join a prominent group of thinkers on…
Study reveals brain changes in teenage girls with severe antisocial behaviour
Teenage girls with severe antisocial behaviour show abnormal changes in the structure of their brains, according to a study published today. The findings support previous…
Why Henry Higgins could tell his barrow girl from his fair lady
When Professor Henry Higgins instructed Eliza Doolittle that it was “Ay not I, O not Ow, Don’t say ‘Rine,’ say ‘Rain’”, he was drawing on years of experience as a professor…
How can we better reward teamwork in research?
For a long time, academia has emphasised individual achievement over teamwork and collegiality. We want to change that.
Wellcome responds to Met Office report warning of rising temperatures in UK
Alan Dangour, Director of Climate and Health at Wellcome, responds to Met Office report warning of 45 degree heat in UK and month long heatwaves
Public need to know how patient records are used, including by commercial organisations
The most in-depth research ever into what the public think about patient records being used by commercial organisations has revealed that the majority are in favour as long…
Largest survey into research culture reveals high levels of stress and insecurity
Wellcome Trust survey on research culture in the UK and globally exposes the stark pressures faced by many who work in research.
Eight cutting-edge immunology projects we fund
29 April is World Immunology Day 2018. Divya Shah and Pete Gardner, from our Science team, highlight some of the researchers we fund who are exploring different aspects of…
Bedlam: the asylum and beyond
Bedlam has long been a byword for chaos. Now a major exhibition at Wellcome Collection opens the doors to the historic asylum from which it derives. Through the lens of the…
The vaccine journey: from idea to immunisation
Researchers may well identify a safe, effective vaccine for COVID-19 before too long, but all that fantastic work could count for nothing unless we also invest in the next…
Learning to control brain activity improves visual sensitivity
Training eople to control their own brain activity can enhance their visual sensitivity, according to a new study. This non-invasive ‘neurofeedback’ approach could one day be…
Paranoia persists in mugging victims for months after attack
Being mugged or randomly attacked in the street often leaves people paranoid and distrustful of others long after the attack, according to a study published today. The…
Julia Gillard's speech on climate and health at COP28
Julia Gillard, chair of Wellcome and former Prime Minister of Australia, explains why 'phasing out fossil fuels is a public health intervention' on the eve of the first ever…