News and features: 2005

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December
Genome of deadly fungus sequenced Genome of deadly fungus sequenced. 22 Dec 2005
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute gets £340m funding boost Leading centre gets £340m funding boost. 21 Dec 2005
Research: 'Survivor' gene identified Why some could be twice as likely to survive pneumonia or MRSA. 16 Dec 2005
Wellcome Trust and publishers reach agreement on open access Wellcome Trust and publishers reach agreement. 15 Dec 2005
Potential therapy for Guillain Barr? syndrome discovered Potential therapy discovered. 14 Dec 2005
Research: Recent progress in trypanosome research Three different projects look into tackling trypanosomes. 14 Dec 2005
Feature Big is best? Our genes have a big influence on our health - but usually in subtle, difficult-to-discern ways. It is now recognised that pinning down their effects will require large sample sizes - basically, the bigger the better. A recent conference co-funded by the Wellcome Trust and the European Commission looked at possible future developments in Europe. 13 Dec 2005
Summer School on 'Neuroscience, Ethics and Society' A Summer School on 'Neuroscience, Ethics and Society' took place in Sept 05. 13 Dec 2005
Newborn hearing screening leads to earlier referral Hearing screening of all newborn babies leads to earlier referral. 13 Dec 2005
Chilean initiative to improve health of elderly assessed Chilean initiative to improve health of elderly assessed. 12 Dec 2005
Seventh Global Forum on Bioethics in Research The seventh Global Forum, Karachi, Pakistan, 17-19 February 2006. 12 Dec 2005
New findings for IVF twins New findings for IVF twins. 08 Dec 2005
Newly published Witness Seminar transcripts Two major advances in medicine described in newly published Witness Seminar transcripts. 07 Dec 2005
New funding for the Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL gets new funding. 06 Dec 2005
New way to estimate total malaria parasite loads New way to estimate total malaria parasite loads. 06 Dec 2005
ALSPAC award renewed Unique resource of health and lifestyle data gets £14.2m core funding. 05 Dec 2005
Pulse: Young people's arts inspired by biomedical science Young people's arts inspired by biomedical science. 05 Dec 2005
Update: New website provides oral history of diabetes New website provides oral history of diabetes. 05 Dec 2005
Data collected on herbicide self-poisoning in Sri Lanka Largest set of data collected. 02 Dec 2005
Drug users risk-taking impaired Drug users show abnormal brain activity during risk-taking. 01 Dec 2005
November
Non-psychotic individuals may be psychosis carriers Non-psychotic individuals may be psychosis carriers. 30 Nov 2005
Algae-infecting virus has gigantic genome Algae-infecting virus has gigantic genome. 25 Nov 2005
Research: Fresh hope for inflammatory disorders Parasitic worm may hold the key. 23 Nov 2005
New state-of-the-art laboratories opened Four new Trust-funded labs for research into deadly diseases. 21 Nov 2005
Science for All? The Wellcome Trust Engaging Science Conference The Wellcome Trust Engaging Science Conference. 16 Nov 2005
Bees' colour vision more sophisticated than previously thought Bees' colour vision more sophisticated than previously thought. 15 Nov 2005
Update: New windows for Trust HQ Timorous Beasties win commission for windows at 215 Euston Road. 15 Nov 2005
Malaria risk 'depends on living conditions' Living conditions can play a major role in susceptibility, says study. 09 Nov 2005
Malaria risk at home 08 Nov 2005
New discovery about the activation of T cells New discovery about the activation of T cells. 07 Nov 2005
Research: Preventing diabetes Research: Preventing diabetes 05 Nov 2005
Assessing malnutrition: Measuring upper arm circumference proves useful Measuring upper arm circumference proves useful. 04 Nov 2005
UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council public presentation Public presentation and discussion in London on Monday 28 November 2005. 03 Nov 2005
Teachers' TV and the Wellcome Trust to support new science courses Wellcome Trust co-produce programmes to be broadcast as part of 'Science Week'. 01 Nov 2005
Update: National Science Learning Centre opens Support in teaching exciting science for UK science teachers, technicians and support staff. 01 Nov 2005
Update: Online application Update: Investments 2005 01 Nov 2005
October
Resource: Wellcome Science launched New magazine covers the latest developments in medical science. 31 Oct 2005
Sustainable research funding and full economic costs UK universities change the way they calculate the cost of research. 28 Oct 2005
Wellcome Library receives recognition The Library collections are awarded 'Designation' status. 28 Oct 2005
British and Norwegian biobanks to collaborate Anglo-Norwegian scientific cooperation aims to find cures for chronic childhood ills. 27 Oct 2005
HapMap Consortium publishes landmark human genetic variation catalogue Landmark human genetic variation catalogue published. 27 Oct 2005
Neglected diseases drug discovery gets ?8.1m boost University of Dundee gets ?8.1 million to develop new therapies. 25 Oct 2005
Update: ALSPAC insights Update: ALSPAC insights 25 Oct 2005
Medicines for Malaria Venture Malaria research gets £20 million cash injection. 24 Oct 2005
Update: Investments 2005 Update: Investments 2005 20 Oct 2005
Update: The UK Clinical Research Collaboration second newsletter The UKCRC reports significant progress. 19 Oct 2005
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus extension is opened New research facilities opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. 14 Oct 2005
Seeding Drug Discovery initiative launched Pilot scheme to fund researchers involved in early drug discovery projects launched. 13 Oct 2005
Professor John Todd to lead a new programme in human and medical genetics Professor John Todd is to lead a new programme in human and medical genetics at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. 10 Oct 2005
Feature Avian flu Outbreaks of avian influenza in Asia have raised fears of a global epidemic. The question appears to be not if a flu pandemic will begin, but when. 08 Oct 2005
Funding: A selection of the grants awarded in 2005 A selection of the grants awarded in 2005. 07 Oct 2005
Feature Three-day event: T-cell behaviour in type 1 diabetes T-cell behaviour in type 1 diabetes. 05 Oct 2005
New method developed to assess the severity of itch A new tool to measure scratching is being used to find out more about skin irritation. 05 Oct 2005
Doxycycline found to delay the onset of muscular dystrophy Study finds that doxycycline could delay the onset of muscle weakness. 05 Oct 2005
Feature Is size everything? Controlling human brain size Controlling human brain size. 04 Oct 2005
Wellcome Trust Open Door Workshops to tour Latin America Two of the Wellcome Trust's Open Door Workshops are to tour Latin America. 04 Oct 2005
Research highlights the pain-relieving impact of acupuncture Research reveals that the pain-relieving impact of acupuncture is greater than a placebo. 04 Oct 2005
Changes to grants eligibility Core eligibility for grants in the UK and Republic of Ireland is being extended. 04 Oct 2005
The structures of more than 100 proteins are placed in the public domain Structural Genomics Consortium places the structures of more than 100 proteins in the public domain. 03 Oct 2005
New study explores the relationship between low food intake and lifespan Study questions the widely held belief that low food intake extends lifespan simply by reducing calorie intake. 03 Oct 2005
Mosquitocidal fungi: a new way to tackle malaria? Mosquitocidal fungi are being tested as a possible new way to tackle the spread of malaria. 03 Oct 2005
Feature Changes to Grant Conditions and application guidelines The Wellcome Trust has recently updated its Grant Conditions, which took effect from the beginning of the Wellcome Trust's financial year, 1 October 2005. Two major changes centre on open access and final grant payment. 01 Oct 2005
Feature Directions of travel The Wellcome Trust's new Strategic Plan, Making a Difference, is about providing research communities with the opportunities to make real progress, says Dr Mark Walport. 01 Oct 2005
September
Feature All in the mind: Searching for the neural basis of consciousness Searching for the neural basis of consciousness. 30 Sep 2005
TRAMPling on RNA 30 Sep 2005
New findings shed light on the relationship between genes and brain size Genes coding for proteins found in the mitotic spindle discovered to play a key role in controlling brain size. 30 Sep 2005
Pharmacogenetics book wins prize Adam Hedgecoe gets prize for 'The Politics of Personalised Medicine: Pharmacogenetics in the Clinic'. 30 Sep 2005
Heading the ball could put footballers at risk of developing neuropsychological problems How heading the ball could put footballers at risk of developing neuropsychological problems. 29 Sep 2005
Open access to become a must for Wellcome Trust researchers Open access to become a must for Wellcome Trust researchers. 29 Sep 2005
Researchers set to find 'genetic signposts' for eight diseases Researchers set to find 'genetic signposts' for eight diseases. 28 Sep 2005
EUHEALTHGEN 20 Sep 2005
Wellcome Trust Strategic Plan 2005-2010 The Trust sets out its aims, objectives and priorities for the next five years. 19 Sep 2005
Feature Blind beta cells: Glucose sensing and the origins of diabetes Glucose sensing and the origins of diabetes. 18 Sep 2005
Feature Revisiting Spanish flu The Spanish flu pandemic is often viewed as a devastating follow-on to the horrors of World War I. In fact, the two were much more closely entwined. 18 Sep 2005
Feature Dissecting diabetes: The genetic basis of a complex disease The genetic basis of a complex disease. 15 Sep 2005
New 3Rs website launched New website to help scientists apply the best standards of animal welfare in research. 15 Sep 2005
Research: Breathing rate can be measured through fingertip Breathing rate can be measured through fingertip 15 Sep 2005
New report puts UK primary science in the spotlight New report puts UK primary science in the spotlight. 12 Sep 2005
Biomedical research misuse: policy statement issued The Trust, the MRC and the BBSRC issue a joint policy statement. 08 Sep 2005
Neglected diseases: New drugs on the way? Change in research support could lead to new drugs, says report. 08 Sep 2005
Trust appoints new Chief Investment Officer Danny Truell to join the Trust on September 26 2005. 05 Sep 2005
New research awards from the Engaging Science grants programme 'Society Awards: Research' launched 05 Sep 2005
The Cambridge Resource Centre for Comparative Genomics gets additional funding Cambridge Resource Centre gets ?950 000 additional funding. 05 Sep 2005
August
Treatment for severe malaria: Trials show artesunate is more effective than quinine Trials show artesunate is more effective than quinine. 30 Aug 2005
Funding: Hookworms used to treat asthma Trials explore how hookworms may help reduce symptoms. 25 Aug 2005
Research: New dipstick helps detect several viruses simultaneously Research: New dipstick helps detect several viruses simultaneously 25 Aug 2005
Funding: Major Overseas Programmes renewals Up to £36 million allocated for overseas programmes. 19 Aug 2005
New Public Engagement reports Investigating public consultation and attitudes about gene therapy. 18 Aug 2005
Update: The UK Clinical Research Collaboration The UKCRC reports significant progress in its summer update. 10 Aug 2005
UK Biobank gets new Chief Executive and Principal Investigator Professor Rory Collins to lead project from 1 September 2005. 08 Aug 2005
Amyloids are constantly being recycled Tangles of proteins seen in Alzheimer's disease are constantly being recycled. 02 Aug 2005
Resource: Wellcome Focus on Antibiotic Resistance New publication launched. 02 Aug 2005
July
Proteins seen in Alzheimer's disease are constantly recycled Proteins seen in Alzheimer's disease are constantly being recycled. 28 Jul 2005
Appointment of Chairman-designate Sir William ('Bill') Castell to join Wellcome Trust. 26 Jul 2005
Strategic Awards Scheme launched Major new grants scheme launched. 21 Jul 2005
Resource: Big Picture series for post-16 learning Resource: Big Picture series for post-16 learning 17 Jul 2005
Research: Mouse gene promotes germ cells Research: Mouse gene promotes germ cells 17 Jul 2005
Feature Tackling tritryps: Biology and business of drug development The biology and business of drug development. 15 Jul 2005
Feature Fighting back: Immune response to Leishmania and vaccine development The immune response to Leishmania and vaccine development. 15 Jul 2005
Feature Puppy dogs tales: Breaking tritryps transmission Breaking the transmission of the tritryps. 15 Jul 2005
Feature Moving forward: The trypanosome flagellum The trypanosome flagellum. 15 Jul 2005
Feature United front: Uncovering the tritryp genomes Uncovering the tritryp genomes. 15 Jul 2005
Feature Three of a kind: History and legacy of the tritryp parasites The history and legacy of the tritryp parasites. 15 Jul 2005
Research: Neglected diseases sequenced Key parasites that plague developing countries decoded. 15 Jul 2005
Biomedical Image Awards 2005 Outstanding biomedical images go on show. 13 Jul 2005
Wellcome Wetlands wins conservation award New nature reserve gets Natural Heritage Award. 12 Jul 2005
Research: Fruit fly diets and longevity Research: Fruit fly diets and longevity 05 Jul 2005
Clinical Research Infrastructure Initiative launched Major new grants scheme launched. 01 Jul 2005
June
'Where is Science Going?' Competition Teachers: Win funding for professional development. 30 Jun 2005
Grand Challenges in Global Health Initiative 43 groundbreaking projects to share $436 million in funding. 29 Jun 2005
Big Picture on Nanoscience published Vibrant and accessible publication now out for post-16 student learning. 23 Jun 2005
Research: The brain after a stroke Healthy parts of the brain work overtime to help out. 17 Jun 2005
Touch Me exhibition opens Explore touch at the V&A from 16 June - 29 August. 17 Jun 2005
Funding: Livestock for Life initiative Animal Health in the Developing World public engagement scheme launched. 16 Jun 2005
May
Research: Malaria and sickle cell trait Blood abnormality affects immune response. 31 May 2005
Wellcome Trust open access announcement Research papers to be made freely available within six months of publication. 20 May 2005
European Bioinformatics Institute extension Leading bioinformatics centre gets funding injection. 13 May 2005
State of Mind exhibition and debate series Exploring the mind in art, science and culture. 12 May 2005
Genetic analysis resolves origins of Madagascans Genetic analysis resolves origins of Madagascans. 10 May 2005
Turning the Pages: Interactive Wellcome Library rarities Leaf through virtual pages of Wellcome Library rarities. 10 May 2005
Discovery of 'molecular switch' could lead to new ways of treating infection Could lead to new ways of treating infection. 06 May 2005
Feature Small RNA: Big news Are genes the only interesting bits of the human genome? Protein-coding genes have hogged our attention, but now tiny RNAs are where the action is. 05 May 2005
April
UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council website goes live Council website goes live. 29 Apr 2005
Counterfeit drugs: A vast and unreported problem says article A vast and under-reported problem, says article. 25 Apr 2005
Funding: Population-scale genome analysis New method can sequence whole populations. 22 Apr 2005
Update: Global ethics Update: Global ethics 21 Apr 2005
TB reveals itself: Discovery could lead to better vaccines Discovery could lead to better vaccines. 20 Apr 2005
Social background may affect bone development Social background may affect bone development. 20 Apr 2005
Delusional paranoia: Animation helps to understand extreme paranoia Animation helps to understand extreme paranoia. 16 Apr 2005
New vaccine generates complete, long-lasting protection against experimental malaria infection Trials show complete and long-lasting protection. 16 Apr 2005
Engaging art now showing at the Wellcome Trust Now showing at the Wellcome Trust. 15 Apr 2005
DOTS: Effective strategy in tackling drug-resistant TB An effective strategy in tackling drug-resistant TB. 06 Apr 2005
Imagine photographic competition winner announced Winners announced. 05 Apr 2005
Oxford medical historian wins Templer Award Mark Harrison gets award for book on war time medicine. 04 Apr 2005
Feature The devil is in the detail: The Sixth Global Forum on Bioethics in Research The Sixth Global Forum on Bioethics in Research. 01 Apr 2005
March
Research: Overreacting intestine Gene variation found to increase susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease. 24 Mar 2005
Study on non-human primate use in research Independent study set up to scrutinise primate use. 24 Mar 2005
Deadly disease targeted by awareness day Thursday 24 March is World TB Day. 23 Mar 2005
Funding awarded for typhoid vaccine research Wellcome Trust funding awarded to advance the development of drinkable typhoid vaccine. 23 Mar 2005
Funding: ReDiscover awards Twenty science centres and museums receive grants in the final round of ReDiscover awards. 21 Mar 2005
Guidelines for research involving people living in developing countries The Wellcome Trust publishes a new ethical framework. 18 Mar 2005
What sex did to the X - and why A chromosome account of evolution and revolution. 17 Mar 2005
Research: Breaking symmetry - cleaving mouse eggs Research has been conducted into the first division of fertilised mouse eggs. 17 Mar 2005
This little piggy got domesticated: DNA analysis reveals pig origins DNA analysis reveals pig origins. 15 Mar 2005
Feature Sound and vision: The blind and medicine in 19th-century France Blind people were key to the development of new medical technologies in 19th-century France. 12 Mar 2005
Research: Malaria burden greater than first thought Over half a billion cases of deadly form in 2002. 11 Mar 2005
New malaria research 10 Mar 2005
Update: Future Face exhibition at the Science Museum Future Face exhibition at the Science Museum 10 Mar 2005
Bill and Melinda Gates visit the Wellcome Trust Bill and Melinda Gates visit the Wellcome Trust. 09 Mar 2005
Rave reviews for Dictionary of Quotations Wellcome historians publish seminal work on scientific quotations. 09 Mar 2005
Global Forum on Bioethics in Research Global Forum in Malawi from 17-19 March. 07 Mar 2005
February
Touch Me 24 Feb 2005
Feature Left-right heart: Genes that control the asymmetry of the heart Genes that control the asymmetry of the heart. 22 Feb 2005
Scientists fear avian flu under-estimated New studies suggest broader range of symptoms. 22 Feb 2005
Wellcome Trust's response on care of human remains Wellcome Trust's response. 01 Feb 2005
January
Research: Bacterial infections major cause of child mortality in Africa Bacterial infections major cause of death. 31 Jan 2005
Research: Drugs help stroke-affected vision Research: Drugs help stroke-affected vision 30 Jan 2005
Wellcome Witness Seminars Upcoming Witness Seminars in March and July. 27 Jan 2005
Feature Cardiovascular disease in Eastern Europe Investigating low life expectancy and high rates of heart disease. 26 Jan 2005
Update: Hunterian Museum re-opening 3500 exhibits trace advance of medical science. 25 Jan 2005
Feature Head or heart? A philosophical take on modern medical research practices A philosophical take on modern medical research practices. 22 Jan 2005
Feature Avoiding the cut: Possible new alternatives to heart surgery Possible new alternatives to heart surgery. 17 Jan 2005
Research: The biotooth Research: The biotooth 15 Jan 2005
Update: Debating competition apes Pop Idol Science apes Pop Idol. 14 Jan 2005
Research: New polymer implants help rebuild faces New polymer implants help rebuild faces. 14 Jan 2005
Rebuilding faces 12 Jan 2005
Feature Ethnicity and cardiovascular risk New research highlights ethnic differences in cardiovascular risk. 12 Jan 2005
Facing Death: Symposium in association with the RCA Symposium in association with the RCA. 10 Jan 2005
Feature Heart art: Artist Lucy Orta explores the heart Artist Lucy Orta explores the metaphorical role of the heart in our culture. 05 Jan 2005
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