Analytical science

Using left-handed DNA to better monitor and control PCR

Modern techniques may help us delve into the relationship between health and the microbiome

Raman spectroscopy could offer a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic for IBD

Transporting blood through pneumatic tube systems may have a bigger impact on samples than we thought

MS identifies serum protein thresholds that could warn of disease before symptoms develop

Exquisite sensitivity and specificity gives MS the edge in clinical applications

Tandem mass spectrometry could improve detection of amyloidosis-causing proteins

A new smartphone laboratory allows pathologists to analyze eight samples simultaneously

Biomarkers present in exhaled breath may offer a reliable, noninvasive way to diagnose IBS

A new microfluidic cantilever device can trap bacteria and test their drug resistance