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Researchers have discovered how genetic mutations accumulated slowly over a lifetime lead to dramatic changes in how blood is formed after ...
Researchers discover how leukaemia-associated gene mutations steadily commandeer blood cell production over a lifetime, and how these changes relate to ageing ...
Cells tracked through four points in time to map activation at molecular level
Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Thomson and Dr John Marioni who have been recognised by the Academy of Medical Sciences, and Professor ...
29 Jun 2022
Dr Josie Bryant is a new group leader at the Sanger Institute. She is interested in how microbes in the human ...
Science thrives on diversity. Diversity of opinions, upbringing, experiences, and lifestyles, brings about innovation. It is imperative that everyone feels safe ...
20 Jun 2022
Two new projects, Science for Everyone and Adopt a Scientist, aim to challenge unconscious bias around science and science careers.
15 Jun 2022
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31 May 2022
Current status of coronavirus genome sequencing at the Sanger Institute
Behind the scenes of Sanger's Tree of Life programme
26 May 2022
17 May 2022
Explore the surprising secrets of DNA, genes and genomes
13 May 2022
12 May 2022
Two new papers from the Human Cell Atlas shed new light on the types and traits of immune cells that can ...
The winners were drawn from all aspects of the Campus' world-leading work with genomes: from academic research to commercial application, and ...
11 May 2022
Baton will visit Wellcome Genome Campus in South Cambridgeshire on 9 July 2022 ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Researchers have traced the cause of increased numbers of mutations in children to a higher rate of random mutations in sperm ...
4 May 2022
Six innovative projects have been selected by the Translation Committee for their potential of delivering novel approaches for the advancement of ...
27 Apr 2022
In conversation with Julia Gillard, who has recently joined Wellcome as Chair of the Board. Wellcome aim to solve the urgent ...
25 Apr 2022
How MalariaGEN's latest genetic data resources are helping in the fight to eliminate malaria.
22 Apr 2022
Meet Laura Grout, a Quality Assurance Manager playing a vital role in genomic surveillance and UK Biobank projects at the Sanger ...
14 Apr 2022
Bacteria that cause weight loss and intestinal inflammation discovered in mice should be considered in the interpretation and design of future ...
13 Apr 2022
Quantity of mutations acquired similar over lifetime of 16 species, despite vast differences in lifespan and body mass
7 Apr 2022
Sanger’s Tree of Life programme is taking part in Google Summer of Code, a global online initiative focused on bringing ...
6 Apr 2022
Study set out to identify how genetic variants modulate function of regulatory T cells
1 Apr 2022
Researchers have developed a new organoid model of the mouse gut to understand how the gut lining responds to whipworm infection ...
Complete genome sequence will significantly add to knowledge of chromosomes, including more accurate maps for five chromosome arms
Cell-cell communication and epigenetic problems found to interfere with immune function
31 Mar 2022
The newly determined sequence covers previously inaccessible regions of chromosomes, bringing a new era for genomics.
28 Mar 2022
Meet Leia Zhao, a research assistant working in the Evolutionary Genomics group in the Tree of Life Programme.
Mapping regulatory trait loci can help uncover which genetic variants are most likely to be the cause of immune-mediated diseases.
23 Mar 2022
Genetic variants that damage the genome have a small association with increased childlessness, but free choice and other factors are more ...
18 Mar 2022
March 20th is Li Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) Awareness Day. People will be on social media, wearing blue, #WearBlueForLFS, to raise awareness ...
14 Mar 2022
Subtle differences detected in immune cell type from which infant leukaemia arises
8 Mar 2022
Evolutionary genomics, creepy crawlies and being a woman in science
Reflections on working on genomic surveillance in the pandemic, and being a woman in science.
The Wellcome Genome Campus holds its annual awards for Best Practice for Supporting Equality and Diversity in Science, in celebration of ...
4 Mar 2022
Communication from the Wellcome Sanger Institute
28 Feb 2022
Three opportunities and challenges in rare disease research
24 Feb 2022
More than half of imported cases during period studied came from just three countries
23 Feb 2022
Scientists from 17 countries have published their thoughts on ongoing UN policy discussions around the sharing of digital sequence information to ...
Sanger researchers have created the world’s largest novel resource using systematic drug testing and genetics analyses to show new potential ...
16 Feb 2022
We spoke to some of the Darwin Tree of Life team about their plans to sequence the DNA of every plant ...
11 Feb 2022
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science we asked some of our female staff to tell us about ...
We sat down with Sanger Associate Director, Julia Wilson, to talk about her career so far and being a woman in ...
3 Feb 2022
Researchers discuss an innovative new training course designed to help them engage the public with science, with a focus on equity ...
Being able to receive results is a key motivator that influences participation in research, according to public audiences from the USA, ...
1 Feb 2022
The new Director will be appointed over the coming year, and Sir Mike will remain at the Institute to continue conducting ...
27 Jan 2022
A new PhD project will explore structural inequalities in genomic research
19 Jan 2022
Mutations that cause adult blood cancer have been traced to acquisition in childhood, suggesting that cancer causing events can arise in ...
17 Jan 2022
Activity on Earth BioGenome Project and affiliated initiatives due to ramp up considerably in 2022
13 Jan 2022
Ability to combine cell function and spatial information key to understanding life at molecular level
10 Jan 2022
The £10m Leverhulme Centre for the Holobiont aims to create a green revolution in agriculture, rescue threatened species, and restore habitats
5 Jan 2022
Scientists have found evidence that the antibiotic resistant superbug MRSA arose in nature long before the use of antibiotics, which has ...
22 Dec 2021
Discovery of importance of interferon response in preventing serious infection will underpin new diagnostics and therapeutics
21 Dec 2021
We would like to bring you 21 things that we have learned in the year 2021
20 Dec 2021
The award marks Dr Sam Behjati’s contributions to genetics research, as an outstanding young investigator
Latest numbers for coronavirus genome sequencing at the Sanger Institute
Dogs, descended from wolves, were the first animals to be domesticated by humans, some 40,000 years ago. New research, using ...
16 Dec 2021
Teams have been collecting species across the UK - from the mountains of Scotland, to the sea caves of Wales, and the ...
10 Dec 2021
Analysis of genomic data from the Born in Bradford study will help to ensure those of Pakistani ancestry benefit from advances ...
9 Dec 2021
The University of Cambridge and Wellcome Connecting Science announce the launch of the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public, ...
Some malaria parasites in sub-Saharan Africa have genetic variants that allow them to infect those with sickle haemoglobin, which is normally ...
8 Dec 2021
The three-year Fellowship is open exclusively to early-stage Black heritage researchers who studied at a UK institution and offers a fully ...
The Sanger Institute recently hosted three speakers as part of a new series - Research Excellence: The Power of Diversity. Read a ...
2 Dec 2021
The parasitic worm that causes the neglected tropical disease, schistosomiasis, has daily rhythms in gene expression, including genes that could be ...
Dr Roser Vento-Tormo tells us about her work to map the cells lining the uterus in space and time, how it ...
Much of the Sanger Institute's research has the potential to positively impact people's lives around the world: from a ...
The study's organoid-based techniques provide a sophisticated model of endometrial function and will form a blueprint for discovering how other ...
26 Nov 2021
Disease incidence has risen sharply in recent decades
23 Nov 2021
Half of people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a distinct microbiome compared to healthy people, and they respond better to a ...
22 Nov 2021
"The most incredible things in research are the incidental findings, the serendipitous connections, moments when you are looking for one thing ...
19 Nov 2021
A number of researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute have been named on Clarivate's Highly Cited list
17 Nov 2021
Researchers will sequence immune cell diversity across Latin America for the first time, shedding light on how ancestry impacts the immune ...
First release from world’s largest whole genome sequencing project could help researchers to understand the genetic determinants of disease and ...
15 Nov 2021
Researchers discuss COVID-19 genome data and its complexities, data sharing and security, and their careers in data science
9 Nov 2021
A vast, curated collection of bacterial genomes has been created that allows the community unprecedented access to data.
3 Nov 2021
The connections between the external and internal environments are explored in a new experimental short film ‘Call of the Silent Cell’. ...
Sanger Institute scientists are starting a new project that will integrate information from spatial transcriptomics with single-cell RNA and DNA sequencing, ...
2 Nov 2021
Burcu Bronner-Anar is celebrated in BioBeat’s ‘Movers and Shakers in BioBusiness report’ that lists 30 UK trendsetters who are tackling ...
29 Oct 2021
The exhibition, One Cell At A Time opens on the 29th October 2021. It combines art and science to explore the ...
25 Oct 2021
Major global research collaboration adds new piece to the complex puzzle of oesophageal cancer
22 Oct 2021
This Black History Month, we asked Ifeanyi Chukwu to reflect on his recent experiences as an intern within HDR UK’s ...
18 Oct 2021
“They’re not cute or charismatic. They have toxic mucus. But I like nemerteans because no one is rooting for them – ...
14 Oct 2021
The most detailed analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomics surveillance to date shows COVID-19 as a series of overlapping epidemics rather than a ...
13 Oct 2021
Normal human oesophagus carries a high number of mutations, but tumours are rare, due to mutant cells eliminating early tumours
Mutations linking liver disease with obesity and diabetes have been identified, leading to new understanding about how systemic diseases interact
11 Oct 2021
Over this year's Black History Month, we are celebrating the diversity of talent here at the Sanger Institute. For this ...
7 Oct 2021
Quantifying the mutational landscape of the human body
1 Oct 2021
Over this year’s Black History Month, we are celebrating the diversity of talent here at the Sanger Institute. Here, ...
30 Sep 2021
Researchers have found that cells tolerate many more mutations than previously thought, without impacting their function
29 Sep 2021
Study fills large knowledge gap and has important implications for diagnosis and treatment of immune deficiencies and leukaemia
28 Sep 2021
In this guest post, Sadye Paez and Marcela Uliano-Silva explore what it takes to sequence the genomes of all life ...
23 Sep 2021
By sequencing the genome of this single-celled coccidian parasite, scientists hope to develop better vaccines to protect poultry from a ...
20 Sep 2021
This week (20th-24th September) is Postdoc Appreciation Week - a time to celebrate the fantastic contribution postdoctoral scientists make.
14 Sep 2021
By using genomic surveillance and mobile phone data, researchers have uncovered useful insights into the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in ...
10 Sep 2021
Staff praised for dedication and excellence as they work to sequence coronavirus genomes, helping to shape the pandemic response
8 Sep 2021
Creating Cell Atlas of Human Development will transform understanding of health and disease
1 Sep 2021
Sanger Institute scientists join a new collaborative research project that will use single-cell sequencing to tackle drug resistance and develop smarter ...
31 Aug 2021
Projects will create cell atlases of the paediatric ovary, skin and brain to better understand human biology and provide reference datasets ...
27 Aug 2021
Inactivation of the MAGEE2 gene, seen widely across East Asia, results in enlarged brains in men and decreased brain size in ...
25 Aug 2021
Studies will help to establish baseline for human development and acquisition of mutations during life in the soma and the germline
23 Aug 2021
Five inspirational speakers share their journeys, definitions of success, and lessons learnt in the space of diversity and inclusion.
Researchers have identified a link between mitochondrial DNA variants, amino acid fMet, and a range of common, late-onset diseases
10 Aug 2021
In-depth genomic surveillance of the malaria parasite over multiple countries has tracked regions of drug resistance
9 Aug 2021
An expert panel discuss some of the latest research into human genetics, immunology and COVID-19
5 Aug 2021
New research has shed light on how transmission of gut bacteria influences its evolution and functions
4 Aug 2021
The most comprehensive study so far of genetic diversity in the Middle East has given a glimpse into the lives of ...
An RNA-modifying protein elevated in some aggressive cancers has been shown to be a promising target for new drug development
Mohamed Almarri has recently completed a PhD studying population history and global genetic diversity.
2 Aug 2021
We’re refreshing the way we do strategic planning, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
16 Jul 2021
One year on from the murder of George Floyd, we take a step back to reflect on our reactions and ...
29 Jun 2021
The second COVID connections talk brought together experts from COG-UK to discuss SARS-CoV-2 variants.
28 Jun 2021
"we are well aware that what we know about already is just a small percentage of the diversity that ">...
24 Jun 2021
The water vole genome is published as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project to assemble the genomes of 70, ...
23 Jun 2021
This method of identification holds promise as a tool for diagnosing patients with rare cancers
18 Jun 2021
Exploring the genomics of inherited cardiomyopathies.
17 Jun 2021
Researchers have mapped, in new detail, the genetic changes that a human embryo goes through as it develops.
14 Jun 2021
Clinicians and scientists analysed how individual genetic changes affect the heart muscle and created a new computer tool to integrate genomic ...
8 Jun 2021
Professor Matthew Hurles, Head of Human Genetics, becomes an elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization
Game will be developed and feature in nationwide exhibition
3 Jun 2021
By analysing parts of the genome that do not code for proteins, researchers have identified seven variants linked to developmental disorders.
28 May 2021
New study used whole genome sequencing to gain further understanding of why some children develop secondary leukaemia after neuroblastoma treatment
27 May 2021
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
Experts from the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium discuss sequencing SARS-CoV-2, variants, and viral fitness landscapes.
The biological phenomenon may play an important role in genetic diseases such as cancer or rare developmental disorders, and explain why ...
26 May 2021
The findings raise the possibility of identifying vaccine targets for trypanosome species that cause the deadly human infections sleeping sickness and ...
18 May 2021
Rachel Nelson, head of the Cellular Generation and Phenotyping (CGaP) facility, reflects on managing science at scale, including the lessons ...
Knowing what happens during normal development could help us to understand genetic diseases that arise during pregnancy
13 May 2021
Using the latest genome sequencing techniques, Dr Sam Behjati is revealing the journey that cells take on their way to ...
11 May 2021
Largest genomic study of E. coli has tracked the rise of multi-drug resistance (MDR) in Norway.
10 May 2021
Staff share their experiences of dyslexia and how it has affected their careers in science.
4 May 2021
The Equality in Science group and the Race Equity Network at the Wellcome Genome Campus welcomed inspirational speakers last year. ...
30 Apr 2021
Professor Muzlifah Haniffa shares her thoughts achieving large-scale science.
Researchers have identified a vulnerability in some cases of acute myeloid leukaemia that could be harnessed for targeted treatment of these ...
29 Apr 2021
Publication of 16 high-quality vertebrate reference genomes establishes standards for biodiversity genomics
28 Apr 2021
Analysis of blood, colon, brain and muscle tissue indicates cell division is not the primary cause of somatic mutations
27 Apr 2021
Meet Olivier Seret, Principal Software Developer working in the Infection Genomics team.
26 Apr 2021
First drug to target a specific RNA-modifying protein will start clinical trials in 2022 against acute myeloid leukaemia
22 Apr 2021
New exhibition explores the science of cancer and ageing, through the medium of food and cooking.
20 Apr 2021
Using data from the Human Cell Atlas, researchers have identified the differences in immune cells’ response in those who had no ...
16 Apr 2021
Researchers have combined genome-wide sequencing and functional profiling of immune cells to understand more about the impact of genetic variants on ...
12 Apr 2021
Researchers have identified a new potential drug target for treating some types of advanced colorectal cancers.
7 Apr 2021
Scientists have confirmed that tumour evolution is driven by changes that benefit the cancer, and these lead to a wide range ...
31 Mar 2021
This project will document the genomes of around 70 rare skin tumours to build a map of how these cancers form ...
30 Mar 2021
Men who carry a certain subtype of Y chromosome are more likely to experience genetic mutations that lead to low sperm ...
29 Mar 2021
"Data analysis in genomics means that you can work in something that is meaningful."
25 Mar 2021
Human Cell Atlas findings point to role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission
24 Mar 2021
The Actionability resource identifies relationships between types of cancer, specific mutations and available drugs
23 Mar 2021
Over-expression of LRRN4CL was linked to cancer spread in colon, breast and bladder cancers in humans
18 Mar 2021
Sam Behjati and collaborators at University College London hope to identify new treatment targets by uncovering foetal origins of rhabdomysarcoma.
17 Mar 2021
These findings offer a molecular explanation for the reported differences in disease severity for COVID-19 patients depending on age, gender and ...
16 Mar 2021
Dr Daniela Robles-Espinoza recently joined the Sanger Institute as an International Fellow. She works on acral melanoma, a deadly form ...
11 Mar 2021
Monitoring the microorganisms that cause COVID-19, malaria, cholera and a whole range of other diseases enables researchers to track outbreaks, ...
10 Mar 2021
The study is the first high-resolution survey of the genomic architecture of the human placenta, revealing specific patterns of mutation that ...
9 Mar 2021
Sanger Institute researchers and their collaborators have published the full genetic timeline of the bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis showing the influence of ...
8 Mar 2021
How to build a Human: Design a card game challenge
Winners of the Best Practice Awards are announced for International Women’s Day
5 Mar 2021
Alice Matimba and Martin Dougherty reflect on their experiences of reverse mentoring, and how it can play a key role ...
3 Mar 2021
Genome sequencing was combined with detailed epidemiological information to examine the impact of COVID-19 on care homes and to discover how ...
New software tool allows researchers to rapidly search datasets from single-cell sequencing
Researchers identified two drugs that could be used to overcome the genetic root of the disease, resuming normal development and bringing ...
Congratulations to Dr Sam Behjati, who receives the Award in recognition of his potential to make significant contributions to cancer research
24 Feb 2021
The release represents the world’s largest resource of genomic data on malaria parasite evolution and drug resistance
23 Feb 2021
Study details the first evidence of gene regulation in the transit of eggs from the ovaries to the uterus in mammals
18 Feb 2021
For the first time, this new study has successfully created ‘mini-organs’ in the lab, that could help patients with liver damage
The results form the basis of the highly-curated Gut Phage Database (GPD) which will be an invaluable resource for those studying ...
12 Feb 2021
The new testing approach would be easier to collect and simpler to process in the laboratory than the current nasal-swab process.
11 Feb 2021
Just 30 per cent of researchers worldwide, only 35 per cent of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study ...
5 Feb 2021
All neuroblastomas arise from developmental cells not normally found in children, making them a promising target for drug development
As the sequencing hub of COG-UK, the Sanger Institute is sequencing the genomes of coronavirus samples from across the country. ...
28 Jan 2021
Charter group of 21 world-class institutions representing a network of over 150,000 researchers across six continents sign agreement that sets ...
21 Jan 2021
Skin Cell Atlas points to new drug targets for inflammatory diseases
11 Jan 2021
Engineering solutions to genomic research
21 Dec 2020
This has been a year that none of us will forget in a hurry. The Institute is immensely proud of ...
18 Dec 2020
The atlas of 13 distinct cell types at the start of the Schistosoma mansoni's development will aid vaccine and treatment ...
Despite restrictions, 2020 has been a busy year for the Darwin Tree of Life Project. We take a look at ...
15 Dec 2020
Human Cell Atlas explored through art science collaboration
7 Dec 2020
Gut Cell Atlas reveals gut development mechanisms
1 Dec 2020
Congratulations to Sanger Institute cancer researcher, Dr Sam Behjati, who has been recognised for his work on the developmental origins of ...
19 Nov 2020
HPCwire award recognises consortium's sequencing of tens of thousands of viral genomes
16 Nov 2020
Institute researchers will support the COVID-19 Genomics UK consortium's work by providing high-throughput virus genome sequencing, creating surveillance software to ...
11 Nov 2020
Nicole Soranzo will join the Human Technopole Institute to establish its dual programmes of Population and Medical Genomics and Functional Genomics ...
10 Nov 2020
Join us for an evening of science comedy
4 Nov 2020
Bilateral neuroblastoma cancers in a patient can arise independently from each other, at the very earliest stages of life
Gut microbes educate antibody producing cells that guard the brain
3 Nov 2020
Helping to track coronavirus outbreaks.
28 Oct 2020
Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative enables tissue samples from more diverse ethnic backgrounds
26 Oct 2020
Director Mike Stratton outlines the opportunities and continuing support that Wellcome's new strategy provides for Sanger researchers
22 Oct 2020
This photo essay goes behind the scenes of the effort to sequence the genome of the COVID-19 virus at the ...
14 Oct 2020
Researchers estimate that approximately another 1,000 genes linked to developmental issues have yet to be found
The Cancer Mutation Census combines biological, biochemical and population data to enable users to understand which DNA mutations drive human cancers
12 Oct 2020
To celebrate Black History Month, Your Digital Mentor Podcast released a special episode. Academics from across the globe discuss inequalities ...
Mouse immune study gives pointers for development of vaccines and immune therapies
7 Oct 2020
Study shows that re-emergence was likely caused by latent infections in untreated asymptomatic people
5 Oct 2020
This new group will develop powerful, cutting-edge technologies to map individual cells in the brain and other tissues, to understand how ...
1 Oct 2020
Work influenced Argentine health policy, where the national alert surveillance system now uses whole-genome sequencing to distinguish between pandemic and non-pandemic ...
The research reveals a huge diversity in the number and types of changes between individuals, indicating that a wide range of ...
Dr Christine Boinett talks about Black History Month, her new international podcast on mentoring and her research on drug-resistant bacteria.
24 Sep 2020
Heart Cell Atlas will illuminate our understanding of heart health and disease
Analysis shows importance of including plasmids when tracking antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations
23 Sep 2020
The Aquatic Symbiosis Project will empower researchers to answer important questions about the ecology and evolution of symbiosis
21 Sep 2020
Genetic evidence points to potential single cause for the disease
18 Sep 2020
Life in the cellular generation and phenotyping labs at the Sanger Institute.
The fire was contained to one room and the Campus is safe and fully operational
17 Sep 2020
Survey finds lack of familiarity with genomics and how it can benefit society
16 Sep 2020
Red blood cells have a higher surface tension that prevents them from being invaded by Plasmodium parasite
3 Sep 2020
Studies identify bulk of genetic variation that influences blood cell traits
28 Aug 2020
Sanger Institute researchers join national research projects to investigate the role of our immune system in tackling COVID-19
27 Aug 2020
Atlas will be valuable resource for understanding and controlling mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, Dengue and Zika
25 Aug 2020
“I want to inspire kids, let them know that though they are having a really tough time now, there ...
19 Aug 2020
The Sanger Institute is built for high-throughput science – but the project to sequence coronavirus demanded more samples were handled more ...
11 Aug 2020
Professor Gordon Dougan awarded Sabin Vaccine Institute prize for his contributions to vaccinology
6 Aug 2020
Since the Campus closed to visitors in March, staff have been finding new ways of engaging with people who want ...
4 Aug 2020
Your Digital Mentor launches with first episode on the mentoring experience
3 Aug 2020
Hiding in the genome of a newly-sequenced red colobus monkey, there was a second species - a parasite descended from ...
30 Jul 2020
Researchers engineered a new mouse model for studying glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer
27 Jul 2020
AI detects patterns of 167 different mutations and predicts patient survival in 28 cancer types
Kelly Vere, Programme Director of the Technician Commitment, explores the progress of the scheme across the UK.
21 Jul 2020
Researchers have compared diseased colon with healthy tissue to better understand how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to an increased ...
17 Jul 2020
Launching a new Behavioural Competency Framework.
16 Jul 2020
Sushmita Sridhar has paused her work on a gastroenteritis-causing bacterium to help diagnose the virus that causes COVID-19.
13 Jul 2020
Mapping COVID-19: How the Human Cell Atlas enhances our understanding of the disease
Report defines priorities, proposes international collaborations to accelerate progress from genetic maps to biological mechanisms to medical treatments
8 Jul 2020
Join us for a new series of virtual seminars, open to all, which will present the latest research from the Sanger ...
7 Jul 2020
Improved understanding of the biological mechanisms underpinning drug response will enable faster, more efficient drug development
2 Jul 2020
We spoke to the Head of Cellular Genetics at the Sanger Institute about her life, career and the Human Cell ...
26 Jun 2020
A revolution powering today’s advances in genomics, biology and medicine
We reflect on what followed the publication of the human genome sequence for the Sanger Institute, and what the future ...
24 Jun 2020
Staff are starting to return to the Wellcome Genome Campus.
18 Jun 2020
Update to rare disease database allows researchers and clinicians to input, interpret and share all types of genomic variants in all ...
16 Jun 2020
We are celebrating Pride Month with virtual events, and we are pleased to have joined the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme. ...
11 Jun 2020
Previously-unknown variations in medically-important genes will be valuable resource for the field of precision medicine
10 Jun 2020
This carers week, postdoctoral fellow Lia Chappell shares her experiences.
8 Jun 2020
Bacterial resistance to last-line antibiotic mapped in the Philippines
Gosia Trynka awarded 2020 Leena Peltonen Prize for her outstanding research into human immune diseases
1 Jun 2020
Sanger scientists speak about their new roles in sequencing SARS-CoV-2 genomes.
28 May 2020
Only three periods had lasting effect on genetics of local people in Beirut
22 May 2020
The data reports, published by the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium (COG-UK), show the value in mapping COVID-19 lineages across the UK ...
18 May 2020
Identifying cell types from single-cell RNA sequencing data is now more efficient than ever
The Wellcome Sanger Institute and its associated organisations have been awarded by Athena SWAN for commitment to advancing women's careers ...
Hope that understanding of the 'rules of the game' of clonal competition will lead to new therapies
"We are deeply committed to our values of equality, diversity and inclusion and these are fundamental to our work."...
13 May 2020
Six Sanger researchers – past and present – have been welcomed into Fellowship of the prestigious organisation
Few organisms have, as Darwin himself wrote, played such an important role in the history of the world.
7 May 2020
Roser Vento-Tormo will use single-cell technologies to understand human immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and the progression of the disease
6 May 2020
Souporcell could assist personalised medicine and malaria research
4 May 2020
As part of the Sanger Institute’s 25 Genomes Project, the king scallop, Pecten maximus, had its genome sequenced.
29 Apr 2020
Sarah Teichmann is recognised for her pioneering computational biology and genomics work, leading to the Human Cell Atlas initiative
28 Apr 2020
This World Malaria Day we look at three ambitious projects, backed by the Sanger Institute Technology Transfer Office, which are ...
27 Apr 2020
Dr Stephen Doyle, in the Sanger Institute’s Parasites and Microbes Programme, has just been awarded a new UKRI Future ...
Dr Stephen Doyle has been awarded a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to explore the evolution of drug responses in parasitic worms
24 Apr 2020
Funding will be extended for six months, including for those funded by third parties
23 Apr 2020
Study with Human Cell Atlas could help understand transmission of the virus
22 Apr 2020
Hope that insights into earliest stages of uterine cancer development will help to tackle one of most common female cancers
21 Apr 2020
Staff at the Sanger Institute have joined the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic.
14 Apr 2020
Study could help find better drug targets for asthma and rheumatoid arthritis
8 Apr 2020
The Human Cell Atlas is being used to guide future research into human development, biology, health, and disease.
3 Apr 2020
In February, we welcomed Sara Rankin, Professor of Leukocyte and Stem Cell Biology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, ...
23 Mar 2020
Roser Vento-Tormo awarded an Early Career Research Award
The Wellcome Sanger Institute will collaborate with expert groups across the country to analyse the genetic code of COVID-19 samples circulating ...
20 Mar 2020
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, the Sanger Institute and its neighbours on the Wellcome Genome Campus will close ...
19 Mar 2020
Study will help identify the susceptibility of different populations to disease
Genetic testing is becoming a standard part of UK healthcare, with plans to expand its use. But who does this ...
16 Mar 2020
Astrocytes organised into layers in similar way to neurons
13 Mar 2020
Jim Smith joined us at the Wellcome Genome Campus last year as part of the LGBT+ Network and Equality in ...
9 Mar 2020
Eugene Gardner is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Human Genetics Programme. His research focuses on the genetics of developmental disorders.
6 Mar 2020
20 Feb 2020
Cell atlas of human thymus could help engineer improved therapeutic T cells
19 Feb 2020
Genome will unlock wealth of data stored in DNA archives in bid to understand response to environmental changes
17 Feb 2020
Cell atlas could reveal why some gut diseases affect specific areas
16 Feb 2020
Cancer, ageing and somatic mutation rates across species.
Using gene expression data to stratify patients.
15 Feb 2020
Progress and promise of the Earth Biogenome Project - a mission to sequence all known eukaryotic species.
11 Feb 2020
Dr Kerstin Meyer, Principal Staff Scientist at the Sanger Institute, explains what it’s like to work on a such ...
5 Feb 2020
Overview of the Pan-Cancer Project
Study within Pan-Cancer Project will help research into cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatments
Findings suggest efforts to develop new cancer treatments should primarily focus on protein-coding genes
The huge, international Pan-Cancer project is the first large-scale use of distributed cloud computing in genomics. As genomics becomes a ...
Pan-Cancer Project discovers causes of previously unexplained cancers, pinpoints cancer-causing events and zeroes in on mechanisms of development
4 Feb 2020
Susceptibility to squirrel pox and genetic fitness of fragmented populations are key questions for red squirrel researchers
3 Feb 2020
Innovative study points the way to more effective vaccine design
31 Jan 2020
Statement on Brexit
29 Jan 2020
Ex-smokers have four times more genetically healthy cells than smokers, helping to protect them against lung cancer
10 Jan 2020
Read about our ongoing and upcoming work to ensure that all our staff and students from all backgrounds can thrive
5 Jan 2020
In a study spanning five continents, researchers are hunting for tell-tale ‘signatures’ left in DNA by the unknown causes of ...
24 Dec 2019
For our advent calendar on Twitter, this year we celebrated our staff from around the world. Each day, someone told ...
20 Dec 2019
Study will help narrow down the list of targets for the next generation of cancer treatments
16 Dec 2019
Award-winning abstract on METTL3 presented at American Society of Hematology meeting
First extensive immune profiling of mice reveals a vast catalogue of genes that regulate the immune system and model human disease
9 Dec 2019
At the GRL Board meeting on 2 December 2019, David Willetts announced his intention to step down as Chair because of ...
5 Dec 2019
Two molecular pathways found to be integral to maintaining balance in the digestive system
Pre-cancerous signatures found in healthy tissue point the way towards new treatment options
3 Dec 2019
Manuel Tardaguila is a postdoctoral research scientist in Nicole Soranzo’s group. The group focuses on the application of large-scale ...
25 Nov 2019
A degree apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn whilst studying.
19 Nov 2019
Congratulations to Professor Muzlifah Haniffa, who has been recognised for her work on the immune system and childhood cancer
18 Nov 2019
Congratulations to Sanger Institute cancer researcher, Dr Sam Behjati, who has been recognised for his work in sarcoma cancer genomics
14 Nov 2019
Hope that new liver-stage drugs will help to counter the threat of antimicrobial resistance to current blood-stage medicines
8 Nov 2019
An unprecedented insight to the diverse range of species on the British Isles will be made possible by Wellcome funding to ...
31 Oct 2019
Research explains why children often catch other infections after measles, and highlights the importance of vaccination
Dr Velislava Petrova is a Postdoctoral Fellow working in immunogenetics in Dr Carl Anderson’s group at the Sanger Institute. ...
28 Oct 2019
Researchers will examine both healthy and diseased intestinal tissue to identify key cell types involved in Crohn’s disease
23 Oct 2019
Largest study of its kind seeks to better understand how liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma develop
Scientists identify patterns of genetic changes in healthy colon tissue, giving insight into the very earliest stages of cancer
15 Oct 2019
Discovery of molecular pathway is valuable example of how a pathogen can switch from one host species to another
Two investigations by two separate experts found that no wrongdoing took place
14 Oct 2019
One man, one bike, and lots of genomics.
11 Oct 2019
Diagnoses achieved for three more children in the Deciphering Developmental Disorders project
9 Oct 2019
Resource improves understanding of normal development and will support efforts to tackle diseases, such as leukaemia, that can form during early ...
The fight against liver disease could be helped by the discovery of cells that cause liver scarring
8 Oct 2019
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day and the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Congratulations to Dr Mathew Garnett who has received a National Cancer Research Institute Excellence Award for his research into the use ...
3 Oct 2019
Researchers have discovered the first extensively drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
26 Sep 2019
New cell atlas reveals immune cells present in zones of human kidney
25 Sep 2019
Studying mouse brain development can give insights into human neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, as well as help diagnose rare genetic ...
23 Sep 2019
Search could help find drug targets for developing new treatments
19 Sep 2019
Strain of dangerous pathogen shown to have developed resistance to last-line-of-defence drug
18 Sep 2019
Vaginal delivery promotes mother's gut bacteria in baby's gut
The method of a baby’s birth affects its collection of gut microbes – its microbiome. But we still don’t ...
16 Sep 2019
You’re never too young to start learning about DNA sequencing, software development and 3D printing.
11 Sep 2019
Following on from a successful pilot at the Sanger Institute, we are leading a project to sequence the genomes of all ...
The wealth of information available to researchers through UK Biobank is powering studies into human health and disease
5 Sep 2019
Eagerly awaited reference genome will allow conservationists to understand how the fish adapts to marine and freshwater environments
Brown trout are highly adaptable and its genetic make up may hold key answers to helping species survive climate change
4 Sep 2019
LifeLab has launched an exciting programme of events for Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2019, transforming parts of Cambridge, Peterborough ...
30 Aug 2019
Dr Sophie Adjalley is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Marcus Lee's research group at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Her research ...
28 Aug 2019
The mission to map the genetic code of all known British species is underway
22 Aug 2019
Malaria - and the parasite that causes it - is complicated. Not only does the single-celled parasite move between humans ...
Regional populations of Plasmodium falciparum parasites in Africa are sharing genetic material in all directions – including genes that can confer resistance ...
The Malaria Cell Atlas gives the highest resolution view of malaria parasite gene expression to date and monitors how individual parasites ...
16 Aug 2019
Meet the next generation of genomic scientists who are benefiting from our founder's generosity
12 Aug 2019
Gut-infecting bacterium Clostridium difficile is evolving into two separate species, with one group highly adapted to spread in hospitals
8 Aug 2019
Sanger scientists have sequenced the largest number of Treponema pallidum bacterial genomes to date. The bacterium causes syphilis, a sexually ...
2 Aug 2019
Smallpox has been stamped out and various other diseases are declining, thanks to vaccination. But not all diseases have vaccines ...
29 Jul 2019
Research emphasises importance of ongoing genomic surveillance and infection control
Sophia David talks about her life as a postdoctoral researcher at the Sanger Institute.
25 Jul 2019
Unique data comparing almost 1,000 cancer cell lines’ responses to 453 licensed and experimental drugs is now freely available to ...
23 Jul 2019
Medical student working in the Cancer Genome Project wins prize for colon cancer research
22 Jul 2019
Sanger Institute researchers contribute to Professor Dame Sally Davies' eleventh annual report
Study reveals importance of ongoing genomic surveillance for malaria control strategies
18 Jul 2019
New research in mice helps to understand the risks around exposure to low doses of radiation, such as CT scans and ...
17 Jul 2019
From gene discovery, to database, to cancer treatment. COSMIC celebrates 15 years of fuelling cancer research.
9 Jul 2019
Thoughts on life as a postdoctoral researcher, combining science and art.
3 Jul 2019
More than 15 years ago, a hospital doctor realised that bringing people’s genetic data together could provide answers for ...
27 Jun 2019
Staff at the Wellcome Genome Campus are supported to connect people with their science - find out more
25 Jun 2019
Seed Networks projects will focus on specific tissues, such as the thymus, lung, liver, kidney and immune system
24 Jun 2019
Genomic analysis shows that a significant number of strains are susceptible to penicillin combined with clavulanic acid
20 Jun 2019
Saskia Rudat talks about her life as a postdoctoral researcher at the Sanger Institute.
17 Jun 2019
Understanding lung cells and their signals could help towards finding new asthma drug targets
The information in our genomes is helping doctors diagnose and treat disease. But how far can personalised medicine go?
12 Jun 2019
A global child killer constantly changes its coat to evade destruction, but a worldwide network of scientists is using genetics ...
11 Jun 2019
Professor Nicole Soranzo becomes an elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization
10 Jun 2019
Study will help predict strains important for new vaccines
6 Jun 2019
From a contaminated dish in London to saving lives on the D-Day beaches of Normandy (via dedicated scientists in Oxford ...
3 Jun 2019
Meet the people building software to enable high-throughput genomics at the Sanger Institute.
Expanded Potential Stem Cell lines of pig and human cells established
30 May 2019
We've come a long way, but the journey isn't finished yet...
28 May 2019
Running one of the largest biosciences data centres in Europe as efficiently as possible requires cool heads and even cooler ...
27 May 2019
Streptococcus genomes reveal potential vaccine targets present in over 20 countries worldwide
23 May 2019
The experiences of a friend of a Sanger Institute researcher reveal how parasites and bacteria are now threatening the country'...
16 May 2019
Researchers reveal which gene fusions are critical for the growth of cancer cells and identify a new drug target for multiple ...
Following a full review, the Sanger Institute will be closing its animal research facility
15 May 2019
We explore the world of award-winning cancer scientist, Dr Sam Behjati
The 2019 recipient of the Dr Simon Newell Early Career Investigator Award has been announced as Dr Sam Behjati, whose career ...
8 May 2019
Dr Peter Campbell receives prestigious Fellowship for his work in cancer genomics
1 May 2019
We're celebrating: we've just read the same amount of DNA in one year as we achieved in the ...
24 Apr 2019
Researchers can change children's futures in many more ways than just helping to beat a killer disease...
18 Apr 2019
Sanger Institute researchers have produced whole-genome sequences from skeletons discovered in a 13th Century burial pit in Sidon, Lebanon
Understanding pancreas formation could aid research into type 1 diabetes treatments
17 Apr 2019
Matthew Hurles is recognised for his pioneering work in identifying the genetic basis of undiagnosed developmental disorders and paving the way ...
12 Apr 2019
Some creatures never get cancer, while others can catch it from the sea. Find out more in our list of ...
11 Apr 2019
Molecular pathways revealed could identify potential drug targets for restoring hearing
10 Apr 2019
How Sanger scientists are using genetic surgery to understand the blueprint of life
