Deep inside the body, a hidden world of trillions of microbes is constantly at work. Here, we highlight research led by Dr Trevor Lawley’s group at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and explore surprising facts about the gut microbiome, revealing how this unseen ecosystem shapes our health.
We take an inside look into what laser capture microdissection is and how it is enabling scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute to precisely isolate cells and reveal detailed insights into biology and disease.
From invasive mussels to sloths, Dr Marcela Uliano da Silva at the Wellcome Sanger Institute shares her varied career journey, with a consistent focus on inclusive research and effective scientific communication.
Navigating unexpected turns, discovering her passion and striving for work with real-world impact – reflections from Vanessa Burns, PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Sanger Science
30 September 2026Deep inside the body, a hidden world of trillions of microbes is constantly at work. Here, we highlight research led by Dr Trevor Lawley’s group at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and explore surprising facts about the gut microbiome, revealing how this unseen ecosystem shapes our health.
Sanger Life
Innovation
- 26 May 2026
In the latest installment of our innovator blog series, we caught up with Dr Matthew Coelho, Cancer Research UK Career Development Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Matthew works within the Somatic Genomics programme and is co-founder of BASE Rx alongside Group Leader, Dr Mathew Garnett.
