A new coalition of more than 500 scientists from around the world has been created to share data on COVID-19 gleaned from the use of mass spectrometry techniques which examine people’s blood and other biomarkers.

An international collaborative team has developed a new diagnostic blood test which detects recent exposure to vivax malaria. The new test can also identify people who may harbor dormant liver-stage malaria parasites which can cause illness.

High-throughput analysis of blood plasma could aid in the identification of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for ALS, according to a new study.

In science, being green can be challenging but one not-for-profit organization are trying to do something to fix that. Hear about the ACT label initiative, an eco-labeling system like food nutritional label,for laboratory products enabling scientists to understand the environmental impact of a product and its packaging and make informed choices.

Technology Networks interviewed Dr Timothy Triche to gain his perspectives on how analysis of unique strains can help to define the scope and severity of COVID-19, why this is a complex process and the possible negative implications of antigenic drift.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to resist the killing capacity of antimicrobial drugs, a worryingly increasing problem. This article explores the science behind AMR, factors promoting it's spread and techniques to detect it. Looking to the future, ways to combat AMR and alternatives to antimicrobials are discussed.

As some of the stricter COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are being eased, some have already experienced a second wave of cases. But might there be a way to predict new epicenters of infection and nip them in the bud before they are able to establish themselves and spread further? Some scientists think so, and the answer lies beneath our feet – wastewater.

What are the legal, professional and ethical, duties of researchers and clinicians in handling genetic testing and the knowledge that might be gained from it?

We explore the intricacies of informed consent in genetic testing, including the role of secondary findings and genetic counseling.