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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Charlie Weller
Creating a publicly-led research agenda for Long Covid
A research agenda outlining priorities to inform the direction of future research on Long Covid.
This is the decade we made one of the world’s deadliest diseases preventable and curable
The commitment to research during the last two Ebola outbreaks has changed the course of this disease. Jeremy Farrar reflects on what made this possible.
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Jeremy Farrar
Two heads are better than one - with the right partner
In the new age of coalition governments, the question of whether two heads are better than one is more relevant than ever. A study published today in the journal ‘Science’,…
One in six pregnancies among women in Britain are unplanned
One in six pregnancies among women in Britain are unplanned, and one in 60 women (1.5%) experience an unplanned pregnancy in a year, according to new results from the third…
One in ten women in Britain report having experienced sex against their will
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…
Episode 8: One scientist’s journey to respecting indigenous customs
Danish geneticist Professor Eske Willerslev and Shane Doyle, a member of the Crow Tribe in Montana, USA, join Alisha to discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of ancient DNA…
One in six men and women feel that their health affects their sex life
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…
A world where no one is held back: our vision for Mental Health
To create a world where no one is held back by mental health problems, Wellcome is committed to driving transformation in early intervention for anxiety, depression and…
Leishmaniasis affects up to one million people annually – how can it be prevented?
This neglected tropical disease affects some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Learn how it spreads, why it’s expanding and what progress is being made to combat it.
Scientists track evolution of deadly fungus, one of the world’s major killers
New research has shed light on the origins of a fungal infection that is one of the major causes of death from AIDS-related illnesses. The study, published in the journal ‘…
The role of informal science in youth work: findings from Curiosity round one
'Curiosity' provides funding to help youth organisations develop and deliver inspiring science activities for disadvantaged children and young people. This report looks at…
The Russian Doctor: Introducing a new performance piece inspired by Chekhov's experiences in medicine
“Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other.” - Anton Chekhov*
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
Handle with Care: Next generation Nightingales
Celebrating 150 years of the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London, Wellcome Collection opens its doors for a late night extravaganza…
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.
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…
Wellcome Trust launches The Crunch
The Crunch, a new Wellcome Trust initiative to get the nation talking about our food, our health and our planet, launched last night.