Clinical Chemistry

Voyage through the colon: The rise of non-invasive diagnostics

Non-invasive testing has come a long way over recent decades. Here we look at a pioneering colon capsule endoscopy project that is underway and cast an eye over the history of this growing field.

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The Big Question: Modernising Scientific Careers

This month we ask: Modernising Scientific Careers was hoped to address skills shortages by standardising education and training pathways. How successful in this do you think it has been?

Liquid biopsy evaluation

Researchers have received a $2.4m grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer.

The adoption of home testing

IBMS Chief Executive David Wells on ensuring home testing is implemented in a safe, effective and ethical manner.

Newborn screening

Dr Ben Sholademi, a Senior Clinical Scientist, looks at the work carried out at the Regional Newborn Screening Laboratory.

My lab: collaborative andrology laboratory

Trainee Biomedical Scientist Binod Thapa gives a guided tour of the andrology department of North West London Pathology (NWLP).

The big question: Scientists interacting with patients

This month we ask: “To what extent will the biomedical scientists of the future interact directly with patients?”

My lab: The foodborne pathogens reference service

Healthcare Scientist Sacha Bhuchar gives a guided tour of the Foodborne Pathogens Reference Service at UKHSA Colindale in London.

Tech news: April 2023

This month's top tech news stories

Blood sugar monitoring devices

A US study examining the use by older adults of continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices found issues with wearability and use.

My lab: Covering a huge geographical area

Senior Biomedical Scientist Robyn Wilson gives a guided tour of point-of-care testing for NHS Tayside.

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