Correlation is not causation
Meet Dr. Laura Fachal, working on the genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Laura told us about her work, being a woman in science, and the researchers who have inspired her.
30 impacts for 30 years
We highlight some of our impacts - from sequencing the human genome, to enabling the diagnosis of rare disease patients around the world.
Why do some animals catch cancer?
Unravelling the genomics of infectious cancer
World Malaria Day 2023: Investing, innovating, and implementing genomic surveillance
Every year on April 25th, we observe World Malaria Day to raise awareness and mobilise action against malaria. This year, the World Health Organisation’s call to action focuses on three key areas: investing in the global malaria response, stepping up innovation, and implementing the strategies we have now.
Celebrations, community, and a common aim
Some of our staff reflect on their experiences of working on the Human Genome Project, what it means to them, and how life at the Wellcome Sanger Institute has grown.
African researchers training to develop large-scale genomics projects
As the science of genomics becomes ever more sophisticated, global capacity-sharing has never been more important.
Accidental Entrepreneur
In this third part of our innovator blog series, we spoke to Matt Hurles, Head of the Human Genetics programme and incoming Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Matt defines himself as an accidental entrepreneur, even though he spearheads a number of innovative initiatives that showcase his motivation to ultimately bring benefits to patients.
Cholera and syphilis captured in BioArt
How historical artefacts can highlight the progression of science and medicine.
Three mind-blowing examples of parasites that hijack their hosts’ brains and bodies
It’s not just fungal parasites that can control their hosts’ minds and behaviour. Wasps, worms and single-celled organisms can all affect their hosts’ brains to aid their own survival.
