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Wellcome Sanger Institute
Research Services
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire 74,227 followers
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics research centre.
About us
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomics research. We generate and analyse data at a scale not easily possible elsewhere. We apply and explore genomic technologies to advance the understanding of biology and improve health. Our ambition is vast – we take on projects that are not possible anywhere else. We use the power of genome sequencing to understand and harness the information in DNA. Funded by Wellcome, we have the freedom and support to push the boundaries of genomics. Our findings are used to improve health and to understand life on Earth.
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http://www.sanger.ac.uk/
External link for Wellcome Sanger Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- genetic sequencing, bioinformatics, medical research, software development, conservation, malaria, cancer, genomics, research, scientific research, science innovation, and big data
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Wellcome Sanger Institute
Wellcome Genome Campus
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire CB101SA, GB
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Wellcome Sanger Institute reposted this
The wait is over—Bermuda Principles Conference is BACK! 🎉 We’re thrilled to return and kick off the 30th anniversary of the Bermuda Principles with the Impact on Population Genomics 2025 Conference! Join us in Bermuda for groundbreaking discussions, innovative research, and invaluable networking opportunities. Be a part of this milestone event: - Register your abstract from early August - Share Bermuda Principles memorabilia from the 1996-1998 original conferences - Exhibit at the conference - Become a sponsor For more information, visit www.bermudaprinciples.org or email [email protected]. Special thanks to our amazing conference organisation committee: Wellcome Sanger Institute, CariGenetics, BioQuest and Wise Ancestors. Let’s shape the future of genomic research together! 🌐🧬 #PopulationGenomics #BermudaPrinciples #DataSharing #BPIPG2025
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‘Gene misbehaviour’ — where genes are active when they should be off — is surprisingly common in healthy people. In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca identified mechanisms behind these gene activity errors, which could be used in future research to investigate various complex diseases. It could also inform precision medicine approaches 💊 The human genome contains about 19,900 genes, which serve as our body's instruction manual, encoding proteins for cell functions. Proper gene regulation involves turning these instructions on and off. Misexpression of typically inactive genes can disrupt normal cell function, a phenomenon previously unexplored in the general population 🧬 The team studied blood samples from 4,568 healthy individuals. While rare at the individual gene level, they found that nearly all samples exhibited some level of misexpression, involving over half of the genes that should be inactive. These events can result from rare structural changes in the DNA. 🗨 “Until now, we have been looking at disease risk through the lens of highly active genes. Our study reveals ‘unusual’ gene activity is far more usual than previously thought and we need to consider the full picture, including genes that shouldn't be active but sometimes are. This is a big step towards more personalised healthcare, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of all the ways our genes impact our health.” Thomas Vanderstichele, first author of the study at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. ⬇ Read the full story #geneexpression #precisionmedicine #genomics https://lnkd.in/eQhuwCHC
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📰 In our latest Newsletter for July 2024 we cover: - Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer - Hacking AI for genomics - Mobile phone data helps track pathogen spread and profile of Stephen Bentley - Sanger scientists recognised by EMBO - 'Gene misbehaviour' widespread in healthy population Stay in the loop 👉 Click 📰 Read 🖥 Subscribe ⬇ #latestgeneticresearch
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Join us for this live YouTube session, where we'll speak to staff from the Wellcome Sanger Institute about genome size. We'll discuss why some organisms have much larger genomes than humans, and what organism has the largest genome, as well as how you go about sequencing such large genomes!
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We're hiring a Chief of Staff! 📣 This is a key role, reporting to the Director and responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the Director’s strategic priorities and objectives for the GSU whilst identifying key risks and ensuring appropriate mitigations and escalation. Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eRTztgvQ Salary: £93,000 - £116,000 Closing Date: Sunday 18-AUG Wellcome Sanger Institute | John Sillitoe
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