Analytical science

Exhaled particles are of greater interest than ever – so how can we turn them to our advantage for disease diagnosis?

Digital pathology is a means to an end – that’s why laboratory medicine professionals need to guide conversations about digitization and consolidation

Peter Griffiths shares his wisdom for aspiring and early-career scientists

Bone proteomics could help investigators get to the bottom of drowning deaths

New portable technology can detect avian influenza antibodies in 20 minutes, offering hope for rapid coronavirus antibody detection

A new technique for imaging proteins in 3D at nanoscale resolution reveals the concentrations of erbium and zinc in an E. coli cell

The process of naming bacteria follows specific rules – but do you know what they are?

Vibrational spectroscopy may allow definitive diagnosis of fibromyalgia via a unique metabolic signature in the blood

Combining molecular analysis with artificial intelligence can help forensic scientists elicit more information from maggots

Diagnostic testing for coronavirus suffered from a slow initial response in the US – but officials are ramping up efforts to get back on track