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…
Search results
Showing 1 to 20 results of 1175
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 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…
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.
- Author
Jeremy Farrar
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 ‘…
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.
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…
International trial finds polypill halves predicted heart disease and stroke risk
The world’s first international polypill trial has shown that a four-in-one combination pill can halve the predicted risk of heart disease and stroke. The results are…
Art and health in the slums: exploring the health concerns of Mumbai’s poorest communities
Dharavi, one of the most disadvantaged areas of Mumbai, India, is to be home to an ambitious art exhibition that has brought together residents, artists and health…
These cities are trying to save their residents from climate change
Cities are one of the biggest drivers of climate change. They could also be part of the solution.
- Author
Chlöe Choppen
Ten years on, Wellcome Trust launches study of 10,000 human genomes in UK
On the tenth anniversary of the completion of the first draft of the human genome - a draft that took ten years to complete - the Wellcome Trust has launched a project to…
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*
First malaria map in 40 years shows extent of disease burden
The first global malaria risk map to be developed in 40 years has highlighted the 2.37 billion people at risk from one of the world's deadliest diseases. The findings of the…
Why climate mitigation is critical to protect health
If climate change is one of the greatest global health threats of the 21st century, climate mitigation is the greatest global health opportunity. Here’s why.
- Author
Simge Eva Dogan
Café Culture: reflections from research funders
Senior leaders from UK research funders get together to discuss research culture, using one of Wellcome's Café Culture kits.
Adjustments for job applicants
No one should face barriers when applying for a job at Wellcome. We’re keen to make sure our application process is accessible to everyone.
Julia Gillard speaks in Glasgow during COP26
Speaking at a World Health Organization conference in Glasgow, as part of COP26, Julia Gillard, chair of the Wellcome Trust and a …