Are Heart Attacks Actually Infections?
By Jessica Allerton
January 20, 2026
Researchers uncover bacterial DNA inside coronary plaques – raising new questions about diagnosis, inflammation, and future myocardial infarction prevention
4 min read
False
Clinical
Scientists Extract Genomes from 1930s Tumors
January 20, 2026
A modified ancient DNA workflow reveals genetic and microbial clues hidden in decades-old FFPE blocks
2 min read
Influenza Screening: Could a Taste-Based Sensor Play a Role?
By Kathryn Wighton
January 13, 2026
Selective methylation of N-acetylneuraminic acid enabled a taste-releasing sensor to distinguish influenza neuraminidase from bacterial enzymes
2 min read
The Fevers That Felled Napoleon’s Army
January 12, 2026
Genomic sequencing identifies pathogens behind one of military history’s greatest medical mysteries
3 min read
Microlaser Droplets Deliver Thousands of Viscosity Readouts in Minutes
By James Strachan
January 8, 2026
A new microscopy platform uses vibrating microlasers – made from picoliter droplets – for real-time, high-throughput lipid assessment
3 min read
Sensor “Sniffs” Diabetes in Breath
By James Strachan
December 12, 2025
A highly sensitive, room-temperature acetone gas sensor could be used to rapidly test for diabetes
4 min read
Pharma and Biopharma
Pharma & Biopharma
Clinical
Trends & Challenges
Proteomics
Translational Science
Could Mass Spec Overcome the CAR T Solid Tumor Barrier?
December 1, 2025
Joey Sheff of the National Research Council Canada explains how mass spectrometry and proteomics could help CAR T therapies overcome the unique challenges of solid tumors
5 min read
Bioelectronic Patch Intervenes to Manage Blood Pressure
By James Strachan
November 27, 2025
Wansong Chen and colleagues have developed a bioelectronic patch for intelligent blood pressure management. Here, he describes his inspiration, the broader implications of the technology, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
4 min read
Tracking Residual Disease in Myeloma With Flow Cytometry
November 27, 2025
Multiparameter flow cytometry enables measurable residual disease testing and prognosis in patients with multiple myeloma
2 min read
Raman Imaging Tracks Metabolic Aging in Mouse Egg Cells
November 21, 2025
Label-free spectroscopy reveals mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid shifts in older oocytes
2 min read
