Diagnostics

The latest research in pathology and laboratory medicine

Researchers have found 27 new genetic variants associated with dyslexia

Key genetic differences may have determined who survived the Black Death pandemic – and how our immune system respond to diseases today

What big stories are happening in the tiny world of molecular pathology?

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry allows a unique view of an array of fascinating cells

Could circulating d-alanine act as a biomarker for viral illness severity – and perhaps even offer a treatment option?

Rapid, reliable, widespread whole genome sequencing could shorten the rare disease diagnostic odyssey and improve patients’ lives

A new documentary highlights the work of the lab in fighting back against COVID-19 – and improving healthcare for all

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Mike Osborn discuss the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic – and how lab medicine professionals stepped up to combat it

Homologous recombination deficiency is a crucial predictive biomarker in certain cancer types – and it’s time to get on board