Biochemistry and molecular biology

Liquid biopsy has shown promise as a rapid, minimally invasive way to profile tumors – but are commercially available tests accurate and consistent?

Newly discovered genetic alterations could indicate whether treatment or active surveillance is the best option for low-risk prostate cancer patients

For regions with limited infrastructure, a device that can diagnose Kaposi’s sarcoma without the need for a steady power supply could be invaluable

A newly discovered chromosome signature offers hope to children with medulloblastoma who may not need intense therapy

Naturally occurring miRNA sequences can be deadly to cancer cells, but can this be ramped up to maximize toxicity?

Discover the latest in pathology and laboratory medicine with this roundup of short news stories

An innovative approach aims to find the most effective inhibitors of α-synuclein protein aggregation, which is a leading cause of Parkinson’s disease

A 3D model allows scientists to view live human cells in an unprecedented way, using an algorithm to display the shape and location of its structures

A story of war, famine, epigenetics, and how all three colluded to change the phenotype of a generation of babies – and beyond

New biomarker sensing technology can detect miniscule concentrations of molecules in the blood to assist with patient monitoring