Microbiology and immunology

Reports on NTM lung disease – the risks, the symptoms, and the patient data

A new funding boost looks set to facilitate the deployment of the world’s first saliva-based rapid diagnostic test for malaria

New research uncovers thousands of previously unidentified tiny proteins in the microbiome that could advance our understanding of human health

A stalwart of biomedical science discusses her illustrious career and how the evolution of tissue typing has affected kidney transplantation rates

As non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease increases, so do the efforts to find better diagnostics and treatments

A new genomic barcode tracker could help spot the rare immune cells that are most effective against cancer

After dedicating over 30 years to improving healthcare in deprived countries, Ann Nelson reflects on her career and the importance of medical outreach

A new, noninvasive test for assessing gut function could diagnose inflammatory bowel disease using only a small blood and stool sample.

The microbial diversity and species distribution of the cervix may help diagnosticians determine the patients at increased risk of cervical cancer.

A new study uses machine learning to perform meta-analysis of eight metagenomic studies linking gut microbial signatures with colorectal cancer.