Nature’s power couples: Cosying up to symbiotic partnerships
From sponges to the human gut, partnerships in nature are everywhere. In this blog, we caught up with Sanger scientists who use genomics to study species that love living together.
Bugs as drugs – Innovating in the Microbiome space
We spoke to Dr Trevor Lawley, Senior Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute who works in the Parasites and Microbes Programme. Trevor’s is the story of turning basic, fundamental research into innovative science with potential to treat a broad range of human diseases.
Eight genetic gifts we received this year
What has genetics done for us? Well in 2024, it paved the way for better cancer treatment, supported conservation efforts and mapped the hidden world of connections in our bodies to name but three. So, sit back as we unwrap eight gifts that genetics at the Sanger Institute has provided this year.
Microbiotica: CASE STUDY
Based originally upon the research of the human microbiome carried out at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Microbiotica was spun out as a microbiome therapeutics company in 2016. Today, Microbiotica is advancing steadily towards introducing transformational microbiome-based therapeutics and biomarkers in areas of high medical need, with first clinical trials – underpinned by a landmark £50m investment during 2022 – starting soon.
Personalising cancer treatment using the gut microbiome
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.
Bacteria and Benachin
Dr Oumie Kuyateh is investigating how to use the microbiome to improve the diagnosis of respiratory diseases in Africa. We spoke about science, Sanger, and time travel.
Breath of fresh air
Dr Josie Bryant is a new group leader at the Sanger Institute. She is interested in how microbes in the human lung evolve and adapt over time and how this affects health and disease. We spoke to Josie about the inspirations behind her science, returning to Sanger, and what excites her about establishing a new research group.
Six unbelievable things you probably didn’t know about DNA
Explore the surprising secrets of DNA, genes and genomes.
Spinning out the science
Much of our research has the potential to positively impact people's lives around the world. And who better to deliver this than the scientists themselves?
