Tools & Techniques Analytical science

Writing off Cancer

| Joanna Cummings

When it comes to identifying cancerous tissue, is the “MasSpec Pen” mightier than the sword?

Tools & Techniques Cancer

The Golden Touch

| James Strachan

Improving cancer drugs by “manufacturing” therapeutic compounds using gold nanoparticle catalysts.

Research Field Analytical science

Spinal Tap

| Joanna Cummings

Metal speciation in cerebrospinal fluid may bring new understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Field Genetics

Kallikrein Dream

| Roisin McGuigan

Eleftherios P. Diamandis, Hold ’em for Life Chair in Prostate Cancer Biomarkers, University of Toronto.

Research Field Microbiology

Built for Speed

| Roisin McGuigan

UTIs account for many antibiotic prescriptions; could a new POC test help selective prescribing?

Disease Area Analytical science

The Game Is Up

| Joanna Cummings

Thin layer chromatography and SERS track down Viagra in adulterated healthcare products.

Tools & Techniques Drug discovery

Escaping the Rat Race

| Stefan Amisten

Over-reliance on rodent models could be leading drug discovery in the wrong direction

Research Field Respiratory

A Breath of Fresh Air?

| Roisin McGuigan

Regulating the production of alpha-synuclein may be a new approach for treating Parkinson’s

Outside the Lab Imaging

“May I Enjoy Life and Art”

| Ruth Steer

Research shows that art training can improve ophthalmologists’ observational skills.

Disease Area Public health

Getting the Vaccine Message Across

| Roisin McGuigan

Some common strategies to dispel vaccine myths may instead be making the situation worse.

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