Even very low concentrations of air pollutants have been shown to have serious health effects

Going automated can be a lengthy process, but patients ultimately benefit

Combining DNA and protein detection in liquid biopsies could lead to earlier cancer detection

A diagnostic criterion that considers genetics, lifestyle, and the environment could improve pregnancy outcomes

Barriers to eradication remain, but some hospitals are making progress

Microbial identification by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry has made the leap from bench to bedside in just a decade

Difficult matrix, complex products, uncertain standards

Molecular profiling of tumors is opening novel therapeutic avenues

Novel platforms help clinical labs deliver the right treatments, fast

Flow cytometry applications in development aim to isolate cells for immunotherapy and regenerative medicine

The government giveth, and the government taketh away

Large and diverse data sets help clinical labs tailor treatments