News • Inclusion of all cell lineages
Advanced pancreas organoid for better insights
A new type of pancreas organoid contains all key pancreatic cell types - acinar, ductal, and endocrine cells - allowing valuable new insights.
News • Tumour movement across tissues
Understanding metastasis: migration strategies of ovarian cancer
A new study shows how inherent variations in a cancer cell and its interactions with its surroundings mould its migration. The findings provide valuable insights into the processes behind metastasis.
News • Dermatology
Exploring fibroblast subtypes and skin cancer aggressiveness
New insights into the previously unknown diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma could pave the way for new therapies.
News • Emergence of E. coli
Studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe
Two studies indicate warning signs about spread of bacteria resistant to the same group of antibiotics (carbapenems) in both healthcare and community settings across Europe.
News • Restoring antibacterial efficacy
New hydrogel helps overcome antibiotic resistance
In the laboratory, researchers increased the bactericidal effect of antibiotics 64-fold with the use of a new hydrogel. The material made the antibiotics effective even against resistant bacteria.
News • Incidentaloma detection
Liquid biopsy as diagnostic tool for pancreatic lesions
New research highlights the potential of liquid biopsy in diagnosing pancreatic incidentaloma - lesions which can occasionally signal pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages.
Article • Between good practice and financial pitfalls
Delivering molecular pathology at lower costs
Molecular pathology should become centralised in fewer labs to improve efficiencies and affordability, according to leading European experts.
News • Tradefair programme overview
Don't miss: Hot issues, current trends and innovations at the Medica 2024 Labmed Forum
Skills shortages and digitalization, trends in cardiology and oncology, future prospects in laboratory medicine, and healthy aging – these pressing topics are at the forefront of discussions at this year’s Medica Labmed Forum.
News • Hidden habitat for Listeria, E. coli and more
Microplastics help pathogens survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens, such as Listeria or E. coli, when they hide out on microplastics in the water, according to a new study.
News • Research on new sensing mechanism
Finding signs of lung cancer in exhaled breath
Researchers from China have developed ultrasensitive, nanoscale sensors that in small-scale tests distinguished a key change in the chemistry of the breath of people with lung cancer.
Article • Transformative technology
Debating the case for AI in pathology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a divisive topic within the discipline of pathology with a range of opinions over its current value and applicability in clinical settings. While most experts agree that the technology will not replace pathologists, it might still spell bad news for those who do not embrace AI in their daily practice. On the other hand, reservations persist about whether…
Article • Molecular meets digital
Single-cell multiplex imaging: a powerful tool for digital pathology
Multiplex imaging can play a critical role in unravelling the tumour microenvironment. The potential and benefits of the emerging approach – a way to extract information from human tissue samples by visualising many more biomarkers than traditional microscopy – was highlighted in presentations during the 36th European Congress of Pathology in Florence, Italy. Speakers also discussed novel…
Article • Automated glucose monitoring
Pregnancy and diabetes: reducing complications with technology
Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes often have difficulty getting pregnant, due to complications from the disease, being obese or seriously underweight, or having conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. Once pregnant, they face challenges of having a safe pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. Recent advances in diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and most…
News • Microgravity-induced changes
How cancer cell cultures in space can help defeat cancer on Earth
New insights gained from 3D cell cultures of breast and prostate cancer grown on the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory could lead to a way to treat not just these but all cancers.
News • Insights into tumor biology
Breast cancer: Exploring metastasis diversity
In many cases, metastatic breast cancer is still incurable. To improve the odds, researchers have now analyzed the diversity of metastatic cells and their interactions with their cellular environment.
News • Catch some EVs
Liquid biopsy to improve cancer diagnosis
A new method could open new avenues to quick, affordable cancer diagnosis, US researchers report. The method uses ultrathin membranes to capture extracellular vesicles.
News • Transformation study
Turning labs into “discovery factories” with AI and robotics
Increasing implementation of robotic automation and AI will speed up scientific progress in science laboratories, according to a new study. The experts outline this process across distinctive levels.
Video • Cancer research
3D-printed tumor model reveals metastasis mechanisms
New insights into metastasis: Scientists created a 3D-printed model to mimic the specific conditions that spur the spread of cancer cells. This could help discover new screening and treatment options.
News • Single-cell metabolic profiling
Mass-spec and IMC give deep insights into tumors
By combining mass spectrometry and mass cytometry imaging techniques, researchers can now dive deeper into tumors and map the metabolism of individual cells in tumor tissue.
News • Transport of minuscule gold particles
Nanoparticles could detect kidney disease better than blood tests
Before administering certain drugs, doctors check a patient’s kidney function by testing their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels. New research shows that gold nanoparticles might give more accurate results.
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News • Groundwork for new treatments
Fibrosis a prognostic biomarker for HER2-negative breast cancer
A new study confirms fibrosis as a prognostic indicator in HER2-negative, the most common breast cancer, and opens the way to antifibrotic drug treatments.
News • Trial of laboratory service
Drone delivery of blood samples debuts in London
The delivery of blood samples via drone from a hospital to a medical laboratory can save a lot of time, compared with land-based transport. A new trial explores the potential in London.
News • Antifungal resistance
Just a bit of mold? Why fungal disease should not be underestimated
While awareness for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria is relatively high, fungal pathogens remain largely ignored – a blind spot with potentially dire consequences for global health.
News • Achieving and maintaining high service quality
QA in histopathology laboratories from pre- to post-analytic phase
Testing from histopathology laboratories is considered the gold standard for many diseases. To avoid errors that can significantly impact patient outcomes, an expert details on quality assurance (QA).
