News • Assessing infection risk
Predicting neonatal sepsis with vaginal microbial swabs
A new study shows that analyzing bacteria from vaginal swab samples taken at delivery could help predict the risk of neonatal sepsis.
Article • Digital pathology and AI
Finding new biomarkers to match the biological complexity of cancer
Advances in artificial intelligence and multimodal data integration are poised to revolutionise cancer diagnostics – but significant challenges remain before these technologies can be routinely deployed in clinical practice. Professor Manuel Salto-Tellez outlined the steps needed to bridge the gap between complex tumour biology and the relatively simple biomarkers currently available, speaking…
News • Advance in embryo selection
"Invisible" culture dishes improve the odds for IVF
Selecting the healthiest embryo is one of the most important steps in in‑vitro fertilization, yet it remains one of the most uncertain. A new type of hydrogel offers hope for more successful IVF.
News • Research on metastasis mechanism
How ovarian cancer hijacks abdominal cells as an invasion force
Due to its rapid spread in the abdomen, ovarian cancer is often only detected at an advanced stage. Now, scientists have discovered how this cancer takes advantage of other cells for metastasis.
News • Fungal effect on skin cancer
Candida albicans increases melanoma aggressiveness, study shows
Reseachers show how Candida albicans – a fungus living in our body – can make melanoma more aggressive. The results pave the way for antifungal therapies to complement skin cancer treatments.
News • Chronic neurological disorder
Researchers identify early signs of Parkinson's in the blood
Researchers report on decisive steps towards an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease: a newly discovered biomarker in the blood could open a window of opportunity for future treatment.
Article • From observation to action
The rise of agentic AI in pathology
Computational pathology is becoming increasingly important in helping deliver precision medicine to a wider range of patients. Experts at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in Vienna discussed how algorithms can optimise laboratory workflows, generate stronger evidence for molecular tumour boards, and enhance clinical trial design.
News • Residual lung abnormality
Promising biomarker detects lingering lung damage after Covid-19
A new study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus has found changes in the blood after Covid-19 that might pinpoint patients at risk of ongoing lung disease.
News • Liquid handling
New solution for low-volume dispensing presented at SLAS 2026
Analytik Jena will be presenting new automation solutions for laboratory workflows at the SLAS 2026 International Conference & Exhibition (February 7–11). A particular highlight is the launch of the PULSEspencer R – the first model in a digital and contactless dispenser series in the company's portfolio.
News • Plasmid-specific ecological adaptation
How antimicrobial resistance spreads from gut bacteria to hospital superbugs
Researchers have uncovered how a high-risk class of genetic vectors can efficiently spread antibiotic resistance within the gut, enabling even highly virulent bacteria to acquire drug resistance.
News • Laboratory Information Management System
Blood transfusion service receives LIMS upgrade
The Blood Transfusion service at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has implemented Clinisys WinPath LIMS, marking the first deployment of this system in Wales.
News • Laboratory equipment
CE IVDR certification for new benchtop hematology analyzer
Analytical and measurement technology copany Horiba has obtained CE IVDR certification for its new Yumizen H500 CRP benchtop hematology analyzer, designed for small laboratories.
News • Plasma protein profiling
Blood test spots cancer in patients with unspecific symptoms
Non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or weight loss can be caused by cancer, another serious condition or something completely harmless. A blood test can help provide relevant information.
News • Amyloid-β-induced functional placental impairment
Researchers link Alzheimer’s disease protein to preeclampsia
Researchers have discovered that amyloid-β deposits - similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease - may contribute to the development of preeclampsia during pregnancy.
News • Screening for specific pregnancy complications
AI model to advance maternal health in low-resource settings
Siemens Healthineers, with funding from the Gates Foundation, plans to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to enable earlier prediction of pre-eclampsia and anemia in low-resource settings.
News • Exploring the mutational landscape
Colorectal cancer: DNA testing unlocks hereditary clues
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps provides important additional information on the development of these polyps and colorectal cancer, research finds. This leads to better diagnostics and treatment.
News • Remote sampling
Home blood test for Alzheimer's shows promise
An international study shows that Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to a laboratory.
Article • Hospital hygiene
Breaking chains of infection to combat antimicrobial resistance
With antimicrobial resistance causing over 5 million deaths annually, rapid outbreak detection is critical. A German lab demonstrates how FTIR spectroscopy can transform hospital infection control.
News • Tissue sample analysis
Demographic bias creeps into pathology AI, study finds
A sample of inequality: A new study shows that AI models can infer demographic information from pathology slides, leading to bias in cancer diagnosis among different populations.
News • Rapid diagnostics
New system simultaneously detects antibiotic resistence and virulence of K. pneumoniae
Now, a research team has developed a novel diagnostic approach that enables the rapid and simultaneous detection of both antibiotic resistance and high virulence in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
News • When good bacteria fight back
Klebsiella strain to protect against IBD gut infections
New research shows that a harmless strain of Klebsiella – discovered by chance in laboratory experiments – can eliminate infections and reduce gut inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
News • Brain damage analysis
Blood biomarker predicts recovery after cardiac arrest
A simple blood test that can very accurately predict the chance of survival with good recovery could be of great significance for patients in intensive care after a cardiac arrest.
News • Identification of high-risk patients
Preventing kidney damage after surgery with biomarkers
Even minor functional impairments of the kidneys can have serious consequences for patients after major surgery. New biomarkers could help identify high-risk patients at an early stage.
News • Dissemination of antimicrobial resistance
Microplastics serve as hideout for AMR bacteria, study finds
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one, a new study reveals: not only do the particles harbor pathogenic bacteria, they may also help the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
News • New insights on nosocomial pathogen
Research reveals ‘hidden movement’ of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections, can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same patient, raising the risk of sepsis, new research reveals.
