Point of care testing

Outside the Lab Oncology

06/22/2015 | Michael Schubert

Microchip technology can detect very low quantities of lung cancer biomarkers in breath – and may offer a new noninvasive screening option

Outside the Lab Digital and computational pathology

06/22/2015 | Michael Schubert

New mobile microscopy and software technology may replace slow and tedious manual examinations for Loa loa parasites

Inside the Lab Microbiology and immunology

05/20/2015 | Kfir Oved, Eran Eden

A blood test to quickly decide if a viral or bacterial infection is the culprit causing disease could aid the quest to cut down on antibiotic misuse.

Outside the Lab Genetics and epigenetics

04/27/2015 | Roisin McGuigan

A pocket-sized DNA sequencer powered by a USB connection could bring disease differentiation capabilities to remote locations

Outside the Lab Point of care testing

04/27/2015 | Michael Schubert

A new device combining nanoparticles with pregnancy testing technology may provide rapid, inexpensive kidney disease diagnosis and monitoring

Outside the Lab Microbiology and immunology

04/27/2015 | Fedra Pavlou

Researchers believe a simple oral swab test could overcome the limitations of standard sputum testing methods for tuberculosis

Inside the Lab Point of care testing

03/30/2015 | Roisin McGuigan

Tech firm’s latest project aims to detect disease using a nanoparticle pill and a wrist-worn device

Inside the Lab Point of care testing

03/30/2015 | Roisin McGuigan

Smartphone accessory can test three disease markers in a drop of blood in just 15 minutes

Outside the Lab Oncology

03/03/2015 | Dror Fixler

A new, noninvasive approach to cancer imaging uses gold nanorods and reflected light to detect even small tumors

Inside the Lab Hematology

03/03/2015 | Roisin McGuigan

The race is on to develop a non-invasive glucose test to replace the finger prick. Could a temporary tattoo come out on top?