Drawing out the beauty of UK invertebrates for #Invertober

2025-01-14T11:03:13+00:0014 October 2024|

Artist and Tree of Life genome scientist Petra Korlević is celebrating the charm and wonder of invertebrates this October. Find out why Petra is capturing the secret world of moths, bees, beetles and anemones living across the British Isle and discover how you can develop your artistic skills.

The architecture of disease

2024-10-09T09:52:41+01:009 October 2024|

Our photo essay features some of the people behind the cutting-edge cancer research at the Sanger Institute. With genomic techniques now able to uncover the DNA sequence and structure in millions individual cells, they are uncovering the genetic architecture of disease.

Coral genomes to combat bleaching

2024-10-04T10:35:58+01:002 October 2024|

Corals are bleaching at unprecedented rates due to human-induced climate change. Researchers studying the DNA of corals and the algae they live in symbiosis with aim to better understand how to protect them.

Personalising cancer treatment using the gut microbiome

2024-09-06T10:23:10+01:006 September 2024|

Did you know that your gut bugs may affect your cancer risk? Dr Ashray Gunjur, Clinical Research Training Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, is exploring how clinicians can use the biology of the gut microbiome to personalise cancer treatment.

Families and scientists unite to drive forward rhabdomyosarcoma research

2024-08-08T09:53:04+01:008 August 2024|

Scientists and parents involved with a pioneering childhood cancer charity recently came together to discuss the future of research into the childhood cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, from its genetic causes to treatment innovations. A promising new project - co-designed by researchers and families - will now mine hundreds of biobank samples to understand the genomic and demographic factors governing how a child responds to treatment.

Celebrating COSMIC and 20 years of enhancing cancer research

2024-08-07T11:55:13+01:002 August 2024|

In 2024, COSMIC – the world’s largest and most comprehensive resource on genetic mutations in cancer – celebrates two exciting milestones: COSMIC reaches its 20th anniversary and releases its 100th version of the database.

Hacking AI for genomics

2024-12-18T16:14:51+00:0028 June 2024|

The Wellcome Sanger Institute recently hosted its first three-day community AI hackathon, bringing together 25 researchers across the Wellcome Genome Campus.