The Most Sensitive Cancer Blood Test Yet
February 24, 2026
A CRISPR-powered light sensor detected trace amounts of cancer biomarkers in the blood
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Lead Exposure Implicated in Rising Alzheimer's Rates
February 19, 2026
US study finds that patients with high bone lead levels are three times more likely to develop the disease
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Menstrual Blood Test Could Simplify HPV Screening
February 13, 2026
Study finds pad-collected samples can match clinician cervical swabs for detecting clinically significant HPV
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Fluorescent Imaging Demystifies Melanoma
February 10, 2026
By Helen Bristow
Study validates non-invasive molecular imaging device for point-of-care assessment of suspicious moles
3 min read
The 5-Hour Sepsis Test: No Cultures Required
February 4, 2026
By Helen Bristow
Rapid culture-free test results are consistent with the gold standard for sepsis detection
5 min read
Is Point-of-Care Hepatitis C Virus Testing Too Expensive?
January 14, 2026
RNA testing carries substantial cost burden for hospitals, study finds
2 min read
Home Testing for Alzheimer's: Research Breakthrough
January 13, 2026
Fingerprick blood test shows promise for Alzheimer's disease detection
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Hepatitis C RNA in 15 Minutes?
January 8, 2026
A rapid point-of-care PCR test aims to close the gap between screening and diagnosis
3 min read
Rethinking Wearables: Why Scientists Are Turning to Sweat
January 6, 2026
A growing set of biomarkers – from CF chloride to TB-associated proteins – shows measurable clinical potential
3 min read
Evaluating Dogs’ Potential Role in Cancer Screening
January 5, 2026
By Kathryn Wighton
How trained detection dogs may support early cancer screening by identifying disease-related volatile compounds
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