Following the publication of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Plan for the future of the National Health Service, professional and industry bodies have been responding.
Features
Metagenomics sequencing: a selection of current research interest
Metagenomics sequencing analyses DNA from a sample containing mixed microbial communities, which allows the identification and characterisation of microbes without the need for cultivation. Here, Pathology in Practice Science Editor Brian Nation selects a small sample of relevant research papers in this area, all of which are free to access.
Polycystic ovary syndrome testing: a need for better guidance
Women with long-term conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome are often left feeling abandoned and alone. Our healthcare system could do so much more to recognise – and therefore mitigate – their suffering. Anne Connolly discusses the latest advances in diagnosis and the need for better guidance.
Products
Eco-conscious, low retention pipette tips
EcoRack - Nerbe plus Premium Surface low retention pipette tip racks, are now available in completely paper-based packaging; ensuring easy disposal and significantly reducing plastic waste in the laboratory. Sold by Alpha Laboratories, the tips are stable and pre-sterilised and ready for immediate use.
SEKISUI launches OSOM RSV Test
SEKISUI Diagnostics, a global medical diagnostics manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rapid diagnostic testing tool to detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in professional healthcare settings.
Revvity’s EUROIMMUN unveils IDS i20 analytical random access platform
Revvity has announced the launch of its new IDS i20 analytical random access platform from EUROIMMUN, enabling full automation of chemiluminescence immunoassays (ChLIA).
Novel cell analyser features breakthrough imaging technologies
Becton Dickinson (BD) has announced the global commercial launch of the world's first cell analyser featuring breakthrough spectral and real-time cell imaging technologies.
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Introduction to direct immunofluorescence webinar
Online
10 July, 2025
Annual SHOT Symposium
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, B40 1P
11 July 2025
Introduction to immunocytochemistry webinar
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15-16 July, 2025
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online
7 August, 2025
IHC technical issues masterclass
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13 August, 2025