Studying soil’s unsung heroes
In this blog, we hear from Wellcome Sanger Institute PhD student James McCulloch about his favourite invertebrates, the springtails, and their extraordinary cryptic diversity.
What the hel-minth?
We explore how genomics is helping researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute to unpick the tangled world of parasitic worms.
Decoding sepsis and the secrets of the immune system
Sepsis is a killer, responsible for 20 per cent of all deaths around the world. Yet the condition is notoriously difficult to study. Dr Emma Davenport and her team are using genomics to uncover the biological mechanisms at work.
Balancing innovation and ethics: Using human embryonic and foetal material for research
The use of embryonic and foetal material in research is an emotive topic. We break this topic down by taking a closer look at the promise of this work, the regulatory requirements necessary to conduct it, and how the Wellcome Sanger Institute is upholding these standards.
How to get grant funding: Expert advice for a successful application
Securing grant funding can feel like a maze. We share practical tips drawn from successful applications to help you turn a great idea into a funded project.
Five questions on genomics in Latin America with Dr Patricia Abrão Possik
Despite its extraordinary genetic diversity, Latin America remains largely absent from global genomic studies. Dr Patricia Abrão Possik discusses efforts to boost regional research capacity and insights from her work on acral melanoma.
AI and genomics pave the way to new data-driven scientific discoveries
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we analyse biological data – from predicting protein structures to uncovering insights from vast genomic datasets. Ronnie Crawford, Science Solutions Lead at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, bridges AI and genomics. His work covers predicting protein stability from sequence data and building communities around AI‑driven research. From a reluctant programmer to an AI innovator, Ronnie’s path shows how career flexibility can lead to new opportunities in computational biology.
Ten ways the Sanger Institute is tackling the global fight against AMR
Our scientists and collaborators are working together to tackle one of the biggest public health threats: antimicrobial resistance. We are using cutting-edge genomics to hunt down drug-resistant microbes, decode their secrets and stop them in their tracks.
Five ways Health and Safety are enabling our science
Health and safety can often be seen as all red pen and tape but it is not what you think. Our team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are providing advice and guidance to help enable our projects and keep everyone in one piece.
