Technology

Research suggests genomic surveillance can be an early warning system for COVID-19

Consider these key factors for a successful, reproducible flow cytometry assay

Researchers are exploring the use of microRNAs as a tool for identify people with prediabetes

How available molecular, antigen, and serology tests that can be performed at the point of care stack up

Functional proteomics provides a complete picture of the mechanisms involved in the patient response

Many technologies and tools rose to the challenge of the pandemic, but which are here to stay?

Advantages of decentralized or virtual trials extend beyond the constraints posed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Emerging technologies in breast cancer diagnostics aim to improve the accuracy of breast cancer subtyping

CRISPR-Cas systems can improve the speed, sensitivity, and specificity of diagnostic tests, but are they ready for prime time?

Reliable storage and temperature monitoring are essential to maintain the cold chain and avoid catastrophic vaccine loss

As the use of biobanks increases in clinical settings, more informatics tools are coming available to ensure the quality of biospecimens and data

Discover what labs have learned since the beginning of the pandemic to optimize your lab's COVID-19 workflows

With throughput no longer the major limiting factor in drug screening, focus now lies on how to improve quality

NGS and sophisticated bioinformatics algorithms are improving the accuracy with which the homologous genes, such as SMN1 and SMN2, involved in inherited disorders can be mapped

From discovery and development to clinical applications

Beyond interventions, EHRS may be used for recruitment and outcome assessment

Convenience must be balanced with a level of accuracy and reliability that ensures donations do not harm volunteers or patients

It would be an unnecessary stretch of resources in the clinical setting to use NGS for needs that can be satisfied by Sanger sequencing

How mass spectrometry can transform the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases

RT-PCR is considered the gold standard, but certain situations may call for the use of RIDTs