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Feature Need to know: Transmissible cancers Cancer is usually thought of as non-communicable, yet infectious forms occur in several species, challenging conceptions about cancer and how it spreads. 18 Mar 2010
Cast announced for 'Pressure Drop' at Wellcome Collection Mick Gordon and Christopher Haydon are delighted to announce the cast for 'Pressure Drop', the first major theatrical production at Wellcome Collection. 16 Mar 2010
Applications open for Health Innovation Challenge Fund's new theme Applications are open for the latest theme of the Health Innovation Challenge Fund (HICF), targeting time-critical Interventions. 15 Mar 2010
Traces of the past: Computer algorithm able to 'read' memories Computer programs have been able to predict which of three short films a person is thinking about, just by looking at their brain activity. 12 Mar 2010
Science inspires the next generation A Wellcome Trust public survey reveals public support for research. 12 Mar 2010
Study fails to find link between chronic fatigue syndrome and virus A study published in the journal 'Retrovirology' has failed to find evidence of a link between chronic fatigue syndrome and a recently discovered virus. 10 Mar 2010
Wellcome Trust supports celebrations of Commonwealth Day Science and technology took centre stage at an event to mark Commonwealth Day yesterday at Westminster Abbey. 09 Mar 2010
Postdoctoral Training Fellowships available for MB/PhD graduates Applications are open for the Wellcome Trust funding scheme that allows promising MB/PhD graduates to start developing independent research careers early. 08 Mar 2010
Women's support groups improve neonatal survival rates A study shows that women's community groups have had a dramatic effect on reducing neonatal mortality rates in some of the poorest areas of India. 08 Mar 2010
Clinical funding latest We support clinical academics with a suite of schemes that provides funding at all career stages. 07 Mar 2010
Neuroscience and Mental Health welcomes new head John Williams has been appointed Head of Neuroscience and Mental Health at the Wellcome Trust; his predecessor Richard Morris becomes Senior Neuroscience Adviser. 07 Mar 2010
Why our peripheral vision may not be as random as we think Researchers show that the 'crowding' effect to peripheral vision, believed to make us worse at recognizing things, may not be as random as first thought. 05 Mar 2010
Genetic variant offers protection against TB and leprosy A study has identified a new genetic variant which affects susceptibility to diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy. 05 Mar 2010
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Investigator Awards announced

In 2010, we will open our doors to applications for Wellcome Trust Investigator Awards and Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Awards.

Feature highlight: Sympathy for the devil

We meet the researcher investigating a transmissible cancer threatening the Tasmanian devil.

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