News and features: 2007

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December

Wellcome News 57 editorial 16 Dec 2008 Feature Improved interactions Changes at the Trust ensure that grantholders and applicants get the best possible support. 19 Dec 2007 Art on the brain Studying what happens in the brain when we create or perceive art and beauty. 19 Dec 2007 New genetics director Professor Peter Donnelly has been appointed Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics. 18 Dec 2007 Human Developmental Biology Resource gets new funding Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council approve new funding for HDBR. 17 Dec 2007 UK researchers tackle chronic pain London Pain Consortium receives award to study chronic pain and develop new treatments. 13 Dec 2007 Strengthening African research Trust launches new initiative to strengthen institutional research capacity in Africa. 13 Dec 2007 Feature Stimulating slumber A dream of an exhibition - 'Sleeping and Dreaming' - opens at Wellcome Collection. 11 Dec 2007 Eye eye Exploring vision, from retinal development to mapping in the brain. 10 Dec 2007 Doctors failing to diagnose HIV early in UK Africans Doctors are missing valuable opportunities to diagnose HIV early in Africans living in the UK. 07 Dec 2007 New vision for proteomics Strategic Award to establish new Wellcome Trust Centre for study of protein function and interraction. 07 Dec 2007 Leading scientific figures appointed as Wellcome Trust governors Three leading figures from the scientific world appointed to Wellcome Trust Board of Governors. 06 Dec 2007 Prime Minister announces new world-class national research centre in London Prime Minister announces new world-class national research centre in London. 05 Dec 2007 Lupus gene finding prompts call for more DNA samples Wellcome Trust scientists discover key gene involved in the disease lupus. 02 Dec 2007
November

New rapid chlamydia test could enable 'test and treat' strategy Successful clinical trial for new rapid chlamydia test could enable 'test and treat' strategy. 30 Nov 2007 Feeling full Study into the effect of leptin on the brain and eating behaviour. 30 Nov 2007 Inside DNA: Exhibition offers public chance to shape science policy New five year touring exhibition into genomics launches. 29 Nov 2007 Royal diamond The Queen and Prince Philip open Diamond Light Source. 28 Nov 2007 Scientists and filmmakers offered unique opportunity to put Science on Film 27 Nov 2007 New investments appointments boost UK's largest charity The Wellcome Trust announces four new appointments to its Investment Committee. 24 Nov 2007 Exhibition on human genome Travelling exhibition launches in November. 23 Nov 2007 Funding: Science on Film New scheme supports filmmakers and biomedical scientists to collaborate on film making. 23 Nov 2007 Spreading the word Training and support to help researchers to get their work recognised and discussed more widely. 20 Nov 2007 Update: UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council public meeting Learn more about ethical issues of research databases on 3 December in Oxford. 12 Nov 2007 Leading neuroscientist seeks beauty, love and happiness Wellcome Trust funds brain research on beauty, creativity and love. 10 Nov 2007 New study supports action to tackle poor sanitation in developing countries Study shows benefits of tackling poor sanitation in developing countries. 09 Nov 2007 Touch, feel, smell, cut, drill or taste 'Flesh' Unique Friday night event at Wellcome Collection allow audiences to explore flesh in all its forms. 05 Nov 2007 Coming out of yourself Out-of-body experiences can be created in healthy people. 02 Nov 2007
October

Fat Britain: Who is responsible for tackling the UK's obesity epidemic? Free event at Wellcome Collection will allow public unique chance to debate the current obesity issues in the UK. 29 Oct 2007 Update: MRI legislation postponed European Commission Directive threatening use of MRI is postponed. 29 Oct 2007 Cow infections could provide clue to preventing infertility in women Uterus infection in cows may provide clues to preventing infertility in women. 26 Oct 2007 Mark Walport's response to Government review of information study 25 Oct 2007 £137 million investment boost to biomedical postgraduate study 25 Oct 2007 Largest ever Alzheimer's gene study underway UK collaboration receives £1.3 million to study genetics of late-onset Alzheimer's disease. 24 Oct 2007 Major genetic breakthrough for ankylosing spondylitis Major genetic breakthrough brings treatment hope for joint disease. 21 Oct 2007 Research: Trust commends Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Martin Evans named joint winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. 11 Oct 2007 Update: Hooke Folio digitised and available online Robert Hooke's minutes of the earliest years of the Royal Society's work can now be read online. 10 Oct 2007 Wellcome News 52 Editorial: Developing careers 08 Oct 2007 Open access agreement Publishers and funders reach agreement on open access and re-use rights. 05 Oct 2007 Space technology harnessed to search out TB Technology developed for space missions could soon provide a cost-effective tool for diagnosing TB. 04 Oct 2007 Health Innovation Challenge Fund announced Wellcome Trust and Department of Health announce £100 million fund for health innovation. 04 Oct 2007 Scientists uncover Inca children's countdown to sacrifice Inca child mummies provide insight into the lives of children chosen for sacrifice. 01 Oct 2007
September

Rebound: Two decades of notes of HIV in London UK's first exhibition examining the changing perception of HIV in London. 24 Sep 2007 Writing Medicine: Wellcome Trust at The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Wellcome Trust at The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. 21 Sep 2007 Feature Research into policy and practice The Wellcome Trust is looking at how to help its grantholders promote the uptake of their research into policy and practice. 21 Sep 2007 Funding: Clinical Veterinary Awards New £10.7 million scheme aims to revitalise clinical veterinary research. 21 Sep 2007 £10.7 million initiative to boost veterinary research training £10.7 million initiative to boost veterinary research training. 20 Sep 2007 Wellcome Trust appoints new Head of Education 20 Sep 2007 Funding: Neuroscience and Mental Health awards Several new awards have been made through the NMH stream. 17 Sep 2007 Update: Broadcast Development Awards New Broadcast Development Awards aim to help bring biomedical issues to mass media. 17 Sep 2007 National Value of Science Education Conference 14 Sep 2007 Update: Ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease Ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease. 10 Sep 2007 Access to patient record databases "invaluable" for medical research Better use should be made of databases and patient records to help scientists understand patterns of health and disease, say leading UK funders. 07 Sep 2007 Update: John Hall's letter book depicts Nightingale as no heroine John Hall's letter book reveals Florence Nightingale as an interfering busybody. 07 Sep 2007 Funding: Electronic patient records and databases in research Expressions of interest invited by 10 October. 06 Sep 2007 Research: Call for free insecticide-treated nets for all Two studies challenge current policies on the distribution of insecticide-treated bednets. 05 Sep 2007 Letter book of military surgeon depicts Nightingale as no heroine Letter book of Crimean military surgeon purchased by Wellcome Library. 03 Sep 2007 Feature Facing the future Why are bees better problem solvers than supercomputers? What exactly happens in our brains when we observe movement? How can you teach a computer to spot abnormal events on CCTV? 03 Sep 2007 Funding: Role of enzymes in metabolic syndromes Exploring the role of enzymes in metabolic syndromes. 03 Sep 2007 High and mighty: first common height gene identified First common height gene identified by team behind 'obesity gene' finding. 02 Sep 2007
August

Funding: New funding for early stage drug-discovery New funding for early stage drug-discovery. 31 Aug 2007 HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa receives major boost Wellcome Trust announces renewal of funding for Africa Centre. 28 Aug 2007 Research: Out-of-body experiences are created in healthy people Out-of-body experiences have been created in healthy people. 24 Aug 2007 Free will takes flight: how our brains respond to approaching menace Scientists show how our brains respond to an approaching menace. 23 Aug 2007 Research: Link identified between Alzheimer's and glaucoma Studies from the Institute of Ophthalmology have revealed a link between Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. 23 Aug 2007 Research: Clinical trials of new TB vaccine begun Clinical trials of the first new tuberculosis vaccination in 80 years have begun. 22 Aug 2007 Funding: £15m awarded for research into HIV in South Africa The Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies is to receive £15 million for research into HIV. 20 Aug 2007 Kenyan success strengthens call for free insecticide-treated nets for all Success of Kenyan initiative strengthens call for free insecticide-treated nets for all. 17 Aug 2007 Funding: New capital funding scheme New capital funding scheme aims to enhance UK biomedical research. 17 Aug 2007 Eating junk food while pregnant may lead to obese offspring Eating junk food while pregnant and breastfeeding may lead to obese offspring. 15 Aug 2007 Funding: Molecules, Genes and Cells awards Several new awards have been made through the MGC stream. 15 Aug 2007 Update: 'Heartfelt Emotions' - A major two-day public symposium at Wellcome Collection A major two-day public symposium on emotions and the battle between the head and the heart. 14 Aug 2007 Update: Library's medical history films to be digitised Wellcome Library medical historical films to be digitised and made freely available online. 14 Aug 2007 Brightest and best new scientists receive unique career boost 10 Aug 2007 Funding: Biochemical Society receives History of Medicine grant Biochemical Society receives Research Resources in Medical History grant to catalogue its archive. 10 Aug 2007 Historical medical films to be made freely available on the web Wellcome Library and JISC Collections to make 400 films free online. 08 Aug 2007 Link identified between Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma New Alzheimer's treatments may help treat major eye disease. 06 Aug 2007 Sanger's scientific legacy saved by the Wellcome Trust Notebooks of Fred Sanger to be preserved and catalogued. 06 Aug 2007 Funding: Biomedical Ethics UK Programme shifts emphasis The Trust's Biomedical Ethics UK Programme has shifted its emphasis. 06 Aug 2007 Research: Greenland once covered in lush forests Ice cores show that southern Greenland was once covered in lush forests. 03 Aug 2007 Update: Book about Wellcome Library published Book introducing the Wellcome Library's collections is published. 02 Aug 2007 Fish eyes hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans Fish eyes hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans. 01 Aug 2007 Research: Infants with malaria Researchers in Kenya find that early malaria infections expose many children to brain damage. 01 Aug 2007
July

Wellcome News 60 Editorial 30 Jul 2009 Research: Feeling pain in cold conditions Researchers have identified a key component of the system that allows nerve cells to feel pain under cold conditions. 30 Jul 2007 Trials begin for "essential" new TB vaccine Trials underway for first new TB vaccine in over 80 years. 28 Jul 2007 From personal letters to medieval manuscripts, the life and times of Sir Henry Wellcome New web resource tells the story of Wellcome's life. 26 Jul 2007 Funding: £30m capital funding available for science-based activity New funding for large-scale projects supporting science-based activity. 25 Jul 2007 Feature There's no place like home Debating the value of human remains. 24 Jul 2007 Funding: Helping students explore evolution Helping students to investigate the molecular evidence for evolution. 24 Jul 2007 Research: New drug may be more effective at treating typhoid 23 Jul 2007 Scientists lift lid on genetics of coronary artery disease 18 Jul 2007 Feature Aftermath: In the wake of the tsunami Learning to deal with the impact of disasters. 18 Jul 2007 Research: High number of moles linked to slower ageing High number of moles linked to slower ageing. 16 Jul 2007 Research: Brain lesions and reflexive responses 11 Jul 2007 Update: Structural Genomics Consortium phase II International partnership surpasses milestones, unlocking proteins key to human disease. 10 Jul 2007 Funding: Adjuvant identification and development Supporting research into agents which improve the body's response to vaccines. 06 Jul 2007 Greenland's ancient forests shed light on stability of ice sheet Findings shed light on stability of ice sheet. 05 Jul 2007 International public-private partnership unlocks structure of proteins [PDF 312KB] 03 Jul 2007 Key to tackling malaria may lie in bed nets for adults and older children 03 Jul 2007 Funding: Interdisciplinary Training Programmes for Clinicians New grants for translational medicine and therapeutics. 02 Jul 2007
June

Wellcome News 56 editorial 20 Jun 2008 Wellcome News 55 Editorial: Wellcome Collection is one year old 20 Jun 2008 Contract awarded to assess the economic benefits of UK medical research 29 Jun 2007 Research: Cytomegalovirus Research on cytomegalovirus has revealed an RNA that migrates into the cell's mitochondria and keeps the cell alive. 29 Jun 2007 Nepalese researchers identify cost-effective treatment for typhoid 27 Jun 2007 Update: 'From the Heart' now booking Explore the rhythm of the heart in London this weekend. 27 Jun 2007 Speaking out and winning trust 26 Jun 2007 Update: Active participation in research 26 Jun 2007 Funding: Gene name translocation Grant to take on task of assigning nomenclature to human genes awarded. 25 Jun 2007 Update: New issue of Wellcome Science published Issue 6 is published. 21 Jun 2007 The Heart: Wellcome Collection's first major temporary exhibition [download PDF] 20 Jun 2007 Free, unlimited access to 2000 years in pictures 20 Jun 2007 Wellcome Collection opened by world-famous scientist [download PDF] 20 Jun 2007 Funding: Kenya funding New fellowships have been awarded to researchers in Kenya. 19 Jun 2007 Funding: Liver disease Liver disease is the focus of several grants made through the Physiological Sciences stream. 19 Jun 2007 Funding: Living longer - Strategic Award for ageing research Research into ageing receives boost thanks to £5.9 million award. 17 Jun 2007 Funding: Studying alveolar growth Project grant awarded for the study of alveolar growth. 15 Jun 2007 £5.9 million award gives UK ageing research a new lease of life 14 Jun 2007 Update: 3Rs Prize 13 Jun 2007 Funding: Partners against pathogens Developing antibacterials to combat the rise of drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. 13 Jun 2007 Gene discovery offers further hope for childhood blindness 11 Jun 2007 Research: Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium Largest ever study of genetics of common diseases published. 11 Jun 2007 Funding: Screening for breast and cervical cancer A newly funded project will examine the introduction of screening for cancers. 07 Jun 2007 Update: Wellcome Collection events open for booking Book now to enjoy our opening programme of free events. 07 Jun 2007 Largest ever study of genetics of common diseases published today 06 Jun 2007 Feature Eat to live, or live to eat? In the last decade we have seen dramatic advances in our understanding of how body weight is controlled. 04 Jun 2007 Update: Use of electronic patient records for research and health benefit View full details and video footage from recent 'Frontiers' meeting. 04 Jun 2007 Funding: Immunology and Infectious Disease Several new awards have been made under this Trust funding stream. 04 Jun 2007
May

Research: Staying immature A gene thought to be essential for the growth of embryonic stem cells turns out to have more specific roles in stem cell development. 12 May 2008 Research: Tuning in to speech Rhythmic brain activity is attuned to the interpretation of language and production of speech. 12 May 2008 London Pain Consortium In December 2007, the Wellcome Trust announced a £5 million Strategic Award to the London Pain Consortium. 02 May 2008 Medical engineering The Wellcome Trust has launched a call for proposals that integrate the physical and biological sciences to deliver real solutions to medical problems. 02 May 2008 Wellcome News 54 Editorial: Health innovations 02 May 2008 Research: Inside OCD 31 May 2007 Funding: Physiological Sciences Several new awards have been made under this funding stream. 31 May 2007 Funding: Molecules, Genes and Cells Several new awards have been made under this funding stream. 30 May 2007 Avian influenza survivors' antibodies effective at neutralising H5N1 strain 29 May 2007 Research: Molecular mechanisms of learning and memory Shedding light on the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. 29 May 2007 Research: Survivors of avian influenza antibodies effective at neutralising H5N1 Survivors' antibodies effective at neutralising H5N1. 29 May 2007 Director of UK-CDS sectetariat announced 25 May 2007 Funding: Livestock pathogens in Africa Project grant awarded to enable the study of livestock pathogens in East Africa. 24 May 2007 Innovative science project engages dissadvantaged young people 17 May 2007 Funding: Wellcome Trust/Howard Hughes Medical Institute Exchange Programme launched New scheme enhances research opportunities for postdoctoral researchers. 16 May 2007 Vitamin D supplements boost immune system against TB 14 May 2007 Research: Vitamin D supplements shown to boost immune response against TB Vitamin D supplements shown to boost immune response. 14 May 2007 Research: Asthma and allergies Research suggests that improved living conditions could lead to a rise in asthma and allergies. 14 May 2007 Update: Business history 08 May 2007 Scientists encourage cells to make a meal of Huntington's disease 07 May 2007 Research: Spatial attention and visual awareness Spatial attention can boost visual awareness. 07 May 2007 Research: Myeloproliferative disorders 04 May 2007 Why losing money may be more painful than you think 02 May 2007 Feature Feature: Dr Tony Kebba obituary Dr Kenneth Anthony Kalanyi Kebba (1970-2007). 02 May 2007 Research: HIV in mothers 02 May 2007
April

Wellcome Trust and GlaxoSmithKline partnership to target hospital infections 30 Apr 2007 Feature Wellcome Collection's hybrid vigour Wellcome Collection: a new and exciting landmark on the UK's cultural landscape. 30 Apr 2007 Research: Photodynamic therapy and cystic fibrosis 30 Apr 2007 Funding: Knockout mouse resource second call for applications Apply by 4 June for knockout mouse lines and data. 30 Apr 2007 Funding: Targeting drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections Targeting drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. 30 Apr 2007 Landmark study highlights complex genetic risk factors behind type 2 diabetes 27 Apr 2007 Research: Genetic risk factors for diabetes Variants in three genes predispose people to type 2 diabetes. 27 Apr 2007 Research: Localising bicoid mRNA 27 Apr 2007 Feature Restocking the medicine cabinet The development of new drugs - particularly for tropical diseases - is calling for a range of innovative approaches. 26 Apr 2007 Research: Insomnia - don't sleep on it People in the UK don't seek help for insomnia because they see it as a trivial problem. 26 Apr 2007 Research: Impulsivity and drug use 26 Apr 2007 Statements Regarding Alliance Boots plc ("Alliance Boots") 24 Apr 2007 Update: High on emotion 24 Apr 2007 Funding: Historically significant MD theses collection made available Historically significant MD theses to be made available. 23 Apr 2007 Research: Volunteers needed for study shedding light on history of ancient Britons Volunteers needed for study shedding light on history of ancient Britons. 19 Apr 2007 Research: Fish and fat mass 17 Apr 2007 Genetic map of the UK sheds light on history of Ancient Britons and modern day disease 16 Apr 2007 Major genetic study identifies clearest link yet to obesity risk 13 Apr 2007 Research: Copy number variation 13 Apr 2007 Research: Clear genetic link to obesity found Clear genetic link found. 13 Apr 2007 Cardiac-brain 'vicious circle' may increase risk for heart disease patients 10 Apr 2007 Leading researcher calls for revolution in diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder 09 Apr 2007 Update: Biotechnological television drama The third series of 'ReGenesis', the sci-fi series tackling biotechnology, is aired. 09 Apr 2007 Wellcome Trust neuroscience initiative to facilitate meeting of minds 03 Apr 2007 Research: Human developmental disorders 03 Apr 2007 Update: Poet in the City education project 03 Apr 2007 Picasso mural acquired by Wellcome Trust 02 Apr 2007 Feature Fetal forecasts How the fetus foresees adult life and what happens when the world does not fit its expectations. 02 Apr 2007 Research: Integrins and adhesion 02 Apr 2007 Research: Type IV secretion system 02 Apr 2007 Update: Wellcome Trust governance 02 Apr 2007 Update: Picasso mural acquired New Trust acquisition to be displayed at Wellcome Collection. 02 Apr 2007
March

Wellcome News 59 Editorial 26 Mar 2009 Wellcome News 58 editorial 26 Mar 2009 HIV study prompts call for revision of breastfeeding guidelines 30 Mar 2007 Research: 'Mal' variants discovered Gene that protects against malaria and TB can increase risk. 29 Mar 2007 Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB 26 Mar 2007 Update: UK Biobank launches in Manchester 10 000 volunteers invited to take part. 21 Mar 2007 Research: Undiagnosed HIV in youth a growing problem Young people with HIV not having needs met. 19 Mar 2007 Research: New cancer genes found Study finds 120 new cancer-causing mutations. 14 Mar 2007 Making sense of the world through a cochlear implant 13 Mar 2007 Update: Database of biometric data 13 Mar 2007 HIV in late childhood and adolescence a growing problem 12 Mar 2007 Update: Maximising access to research results The Trust signs up to statement of principles. 02 Mar 2007 Funding: Society Award funds short films exploring medical conditions A Society Award will fund a new series of short films exploring the impact of conditions such as psychosis, MS and asthma. 01 Mar 2007
February

Computers could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease Computers are able to diagnose Alzheimer's faster and more accurately than experts, research shows. 22 Feb 2008 Research: Smash and grab A study that sheds light on how some monkey species resist viral infection could help in the development of treatments for HIV. 20 Feb 2008 Research: Opening windows is effective way of preventing transmission of TB Opening windows is effective way of preventing transmission. 28 Feb 2007 Research: Pinpointing pain Key player in molecular basis of pain perception discovered. 28 Feb 2007 Funding: Institute of Chromosome Biology to be established A £6.3 million award has been made to establish a new Institute of Chromosome Biology. 28 Feb 2007 Opening windows effective way of preventing transmission of TB 27 Feb 2007 World-leading Xenopus resource to open in April 26 Feb 2007 Feature Feature: Replacement, refinement and reduction Paying attention to the '3Rs' can mean better science. 26 Feb 2007 Funding: Repository for Xenopus frogs opening The European Resource Centre for Xenopus is set to open in April. 20 Feb 2007 Update: Diamond lights New synchrotron facility opens for business. 16 Feb 2007 Update: Annual Review 2006 now online Our Annual Review and Strategic Plan updates are now online. 16 Feb 2007 Henry Wellcome's Library re-launches 15 Feb 2007 Grants online: eGrants launched 12 Feb 2007 Bred for success: A host of shared resources is accelerating mouse research 12 Feb 2007 Wide screen: DanioLab's first drugs enter clinical trials 12 Feb 2007 Funding: New malaria drugs 12 Feb 2007 Fellowships and awards 12 Feb 2007 Meet the challenge: UK health system faces up to liver cirrhosis and autism 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Centres and core support 12 Feb 2007 The bilingual brain: Small area of brain helps to control choice of language 12 Feb 2007 The rhythm of life: Engaging the public with science using dance and drama 12 Feb 2007 Care in the clinic: Insights into the brain from Cambridge Clinical Research Facility 12 Feb 2007 Shared experience: Thoughtful discussions on wellbeing 12 Feb 2007 Touching a nerve: Key mechanisms in axon guidance 12 Feb 2007 Bond issue: The Wellcome Trust enhances its investment portfolio 12 Feb 2007 Airing the issues: 'Real' characters breathe life into ethical debates 12 Feb 2007 Tackling trachoma: New dipstick successfully trialled 12 Feb 2007 Breathe easy: New video laryngoscope 12 Feb 2007 Gut feeling: Understanding hormone control of appetite 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Clinical research facilities 12 Feb 2007 Avatar aid: Virtual reality could unlock secrets of paranoia 12 Feb 2007 Right Hooke: The Royal Society gets Robert Hooke's notebook back 12 Feb 2007 Young citizens: Genetic technology debate 12 Feb 2007 Stressful memories: Changes to the amygdala and post-traumatic memory 12 Feb 2007 Targeting the trypanosome: Weak points in the parasite's defences revealed 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Principal Research Fellowships 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Generation Genome 12 Feb 2007 Know your enemy: Spread of malaria mapped 12 Feb 2007 Secrets of the cilia: Important roles in development revealed 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Influenza research 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Major awards in the history of medicine 12 Feb 2007 Funding: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute 12 Feb 2007 Citation stars: Wellcome Trust-funded scientists are highly influential in malaria 12 Feb 2007 Taming TB: New vaccine and diagnostics aid the fight 12 Feb 2007 All systems are go: UK Biobank gets green light for UK roll-out 12 Feb 2007 Allergies and modernity: Social history of allergies published 12 Feb 2007 Costs of counterfeiting: Researchers fear influx of fake malarials in Africa 12 Feb 2007 Financial planning: Good management allows the Trust to increase spending projections 12 Feb 2007 Decisions, decisions: What happens in the brain when we decide? What happens in the brain when we decide? 12 Feb 2007 Building sights: New biomedical research facilities opened in 2005/06 12 Feb 2007 Well women: Female depression rife but neglected in developing countries 12 Feb 2007 In on the act: Artemisinin combination therapies recommended by WHO for malaria 12 Feb 2007 School report: UK science teachers get inspired at new centre 12 Feb 2007 Innate involvement: Two unexpected facets of innate immunity identified 12 Feb 2007 Form and function: Key proteins revealed 12 Feb 2007 Life-saving numbers: Kenya studies lead to policy change 12 Feb 2007 More potent research: What makes an embryonic stem cell pluripotent? 12 Feb 2007 Condensation reaction: Key component of chromosome condensation discovered 12 Feb 2007 On repeat: Humans are genetically more diverse than first thought 12 Feb 2007 International consortium to get to heart of coronary artery disease 07 Feb 2007 Funding: Engaging Science People Awards Musicians' physiology, accurate representation of war wounds and 3D models of body organs are the varied foci of new People Awards. 07 Feb 2007 Feature Mood food Is the key to mental wellbeing in the kitchen? Is it possible to eat one's way to the 'Mastermind' final or an ASBO? 06 Feb 2007 Research: Investigating the hippocampus Studies have found that the hippocampus helps us to imagine future and fictitious experiences. 02 Feb 2007 Update: Data management and sharing policy 02 Feb 2007
January

Wellcome News 53 Editorial: Postgraduate boost 25 Jan 2008 Research: Risky business Further details of the genetic basis of lupus. 21 Jan 2008 Research: Proteins' address book Researchers identify a structural code for moving SNARE proteins within a cell. 15 Jan 2008 Research: Stable insulation Researchers identify a protein that helps to stabilise the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells. 07 Jan 2008 Research: Outside and in Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to the chemical modification of an ion channel by thioredoxin. 06 Jan 2008 Research: One is enough Innovative brain research suggests that single synapses are enough to pass on signals in some parts of the brain. 02 Jan 2008 Research: Prospero gene of the fruit fly 31 Jan 2007 Update: Wellcome Collection Conference Centre opens for bookings Impressive new events space now open for bookings. 29 Jan 2007 Funding: Paying patients to take their medication Could financial incentives be used to encourage patients to take their medications? 29 Jan 2007 Funding: History of Bethlam Hospital A new docudrama will tell the history of Bethlem Hospital ('Bedlam'). 25 Jan 2007 Study provides first genetic evidence of long-lived African presence within Britain 24 Jan 2007 'Quiet revolution' may herald new RNA therapeutics 22 Jan 2007 Research: New role for RNA in switching off gene expression New role for RNA in switching off gene expression. 22 Jan 2007 Feature Biobanks: The long game Teasing apart the interactions of lifestyle and genes in the development of common diseases. 19 Jan 2007 Research: Genetic origins of African lactose tolerance Genetic origins of African lactose tolerance. 18 Jan 2007 Research: Rate of the occurrence of harmful mutations A new estimate has been obtained of the rate at which harmful mutations arise. 18 Jan 2007 Funding: Natural gut hormone offers hope for new obesity drug Natural gut hormone could be the answer. 17 Jan 2007 Patients with amnesia 'live in the present' 16 Jan 2007 Research: Temazepam safe at high altitudes 16 Jan 2007 Funding: Public engagement 'beacons' The Trust is supporting the development of centres of expertise in public engagement with science. 16 Jan 2007 Update: Wellcome Library gears up for new home New services and facilities to come with rehoused Library. 16 Jan 2007 New antibacterials being developed to tackle MRSA superbug 15 Jan 2007 New initiative boosts obesity, MRSA and cancer drug research 15 Jan 2007 Novel approach to cancer drug given major boost 15 Jan 2007 Natural gut hormone offers hope for new obesity drug 15 Jan 2007 Funding: Seeding Drug Discovery - first awards made First awards made to projects tackling obesity, MRSA and cancer. 15 Jan 2007 Feature Bedside manor First there were five. Then there were 12. Clinical Research Facilities have been a success, and ten funding agencies have joined forces to enable others to follow their pioneering trail. 12 Jan 2007 Research: Seeing and knowing 12 Jan 2007 Update: Wellcome Collection event 'Postponing the Inevitable' Cheating death is the topic of an upcoming symposium. 12 Jan 2007 Update: Bioinformatics training in developing countries Expert training builds local capacity for analysis. 11 Jan 2007 Feature Tracking down survivors of H5N1 in Vietnam Tracking down survivors of avian flu. 10 Jan 2007 Update: Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine Get volumes 1-20 for free while stocks last. 10 Jan 2007 Update: Bolivian masks arrive for Wellcome Collection Stunning Bolivian masks arrive for Wellcome Collection. 10 Jan 2007 Wellcome Trust announces new major arts funding scheme 08 Jan 2007 Research: Accelerating wound healing Substances produced by greenbottle larvae may accelerate wound healing. 08 Jan 2007 Update: The literary career of C J S Thompson, Henry Wellcome's collector Henry Wellcome's collecting agent. 05 Jan 2007 Research: Spread of typhoid fever Carriers of the bacterium causing typhoid fever could be important in its spread. 05 Jan 2007 Research: Sequencing of Plasmodium falciparum Potential targets for future antimalarial treatments revealed. 03 Jan 2007 Research: T cells and manipulating immune responses therapeutically 03 Jan 2007 Funding: Sanger announces new strategy Refined scientific focus for Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. 03 Jan 2007 UK's largest charity appoints pre-eminent US cancer researcher as scientific governor 02 Jan 2007 Research: Cell organelles 02 Jan 2007

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