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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
UK researchers tackle chronic pain London Pain Consortium receives award to study chronic pain and develop new treatments. 13 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
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
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
Inside DNA: Exhibition offers public chance to shape science policy New five year touring exhibition into genomics launches. 29 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
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
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
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
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
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
Wellcome Trust appoints new Head of Education 20 Sep 2007
£10.7 million initiative to boost veterinary research training £10.7 million initiative to boost veterinary research training. 20 Sep 2007
National Value of Science Education Conference 14 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
Letter book of military surgeon depicts Nightingale as no heroine Letter book of Crimean military surgeon purchased by Wellcome Library. 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
HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa receives major boost Wellcome Trust announces renewal of funding for Africa Centre. 28 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
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
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
Brightest and best new scientists receive unique career boost 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
Fish eyes hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans Fish eyes hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans. 01 Aug 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
Scientists lift lid on genetics of coronary artery disease 18 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
Contract awarded to assess the economic benefits of UK medical research 29 Jun 2007
Nepalese researchers identify cost-effective treatment for typhoid 27 Jun 2007
Speaking out and winning trust 26 Jun 2007
The Heart: Wellcome Collection's first major temporary exhibition [download PDF] 20 Jun 2007
Wellcome Collection opened by world-famous scientist [download PDF] 20 Jun 2007
Free, unlimited access to 2000 years in pictures 20 Jun 2007
£5.9 million award gives UK ageing research a new lease of life 14 Jun 2007
Gene discovery offers further hope for childhood blindness 11 Jun 2007
Largest ever study of genetics of common diseases published today 06 Jun 2007
Avian influenza survivors' antibodies effective at neutralising H5N1 strain 29 May 2007
Director of UK-CDS sectetariat announced 25 May 2007
Innovative science project engages dissadvantaged young people 17 May 2007
Vitamin D supplements boost immune system against TB 14 May 2007
Scientists encourage cells to make a meal of Huntington's disease 07 May 2007
Why losing money may be more painful than you think 02 May 2007
Wellcome Trust and GlaxoSmithKline partnership to target hospital infections 30 Apr 2007
Landmark study highlights complex genetic risk factors behind type 2 diabetes 27 Apr 2007
Statements Regarding Alliance Boots plc ("Alliance Boots") 24 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
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
Wellcome Trust neuroscience initiative to facilitate meeting of minds 03 Apr 2007
Picasso mural acquired by Wellcome Trust 02 Apr 2007
HIV study prompts call for revision of breastfeeding guidelines 30 Mar 2007
Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB 26 Mar 2007
Making sense of the world through a cochlear implant 13 Mar 2007
HIV in late childhood and adolescence a growing problem 12 Mar 2007
Opening windows effective way of preventing transmission of TB 27 Feb 2007
World-leading Xenopus resource to open in April 26 Feb 2007
Henry Wellcome's Library re-launches 15 Feb 2007
International consortium to get to heart of coronary artery disease 07 Feb 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
Patients with amnesia 'live in the present' 16 Jan 2007
Natural gut hormone offers hope for new obesity drug 15 Jan 2007
Novel approach to cancer drug given major boost 15 Jan 2007
New initiative boosts obesity, MRSA and cancer drug research 15 Jan 2007
New antibacterials being developed to tackle MRSA superbug 15 Jan 2007
Wellcome Trust announces new major arts funding scheme 08 Jan 2007
UK's largest charity appoints pre-eminent US cancer researcher as scientific governor 02 Jan 2007
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