July 2021

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Tech news: July

This month's top tech news stories

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Decreased testing could lead to STI surge

Screening and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US decreased by 63% for men and 59% for women during the early months of the pandemic.

Cytopathology

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Under the microscope: The Tsimané

This month: The Tsimané

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Cities have unique microbiome fingerprints

Each city has its own unique microbiome – a “fingerprint” of viruses and bacteria that uniquely identify it, according to a new study from an international consortium of researchers.

Microbiology & Virology

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Diagnose crohn’s with an engineered organism

Researchers have engineered a bacterium with the necessary capabilities for diagnosing a human disease.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

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What's hot and what's not

What's hot and what's not – July 2021.

Microbiology & Virology

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AI to predict lung cancer risk

An artificial intelligence (AI) programme accurately predicts the risk that lung nodules detected on screening CT will become cancerous, according to a new study.

Microbiology & Virology

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A European perspective

Fernando Mendes, President of the European Association for Professions in Biomedical Science, on the essential role of biomedical scientists in healthcare systems.

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Rise of the resistance

Kip Heath, Lead Healthcare Scientist, Public Engagement Lead and stand-up comedian, introduces a project to raise public awareness of antimicrobial resistance.

Cytopathology

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Genomic medicine: Coming to the clinic near you?

Dr Rameen Shakur takes a look at how biomedical science and genomics are playing a part in real-world clinical cardiology.

Molecular Pathology & Genomics

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Can computer games revolutionise pathology?

We look at whether gamers around the world can be pivotal in the research and innovation that forms the basis of our fight against diseases.

Microbiology & Virology