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Scientists have found several reliable blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease.

USC Researchers Develop Low-Cost Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Keck School of Medicine of USC

In a proof-of-concept study, the test detected five key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease—more than current commercially available blood tests can measure

Photo of a young Black woman scientist wearing PPE and using a microscope to examine breast cancer tissues in a clinical laboratory.

South African Study Identifies 2 New Breast Cancer Genes in Black Women

University of the Witwatersrand

Genetic factors contribute to some 30 percent of breast cancer cases in South Africa, necessitating investment in genomic research in African contexts

Even small tissue samples can yield additional insights into a tumor’s biology, immune interactions, and molecular pathways

Combining Laboratory Techniques Yields Wealth of Information About Deadly Brain Tumors

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Even small tissue samples can yield additional insights into a tumor’s biology, immune interactions, and molecular pathways

Photo of a laboratory scientist's gloved hand holding up a water sample from a river to be tested for antibiotics.

Antibiotics from Human Use Are Contaminating Rivers Worldwide, Study Shows

McGill University

Researchers estimated about 8,500 tons of antibiotics end up in river systems each year after passing through the human body and wastewater systems

“When it comes to obstetric or delivery emergencies, rural patients are at higher risk for poorer outcomes than their urban counterparts,” said Jennifer Roye, the assistant dean of simulation and technology at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. “That is all the more reason to train those nurses out there on how to take care of emergency situations to save moms and save babies.”

UTA Takes Lead with Mobile Lab to Address Rural Health Care Crisis

University of Texas at Arlington

The College of Nursing and Innovation’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing launches cutting-edge unit to tackle workforce and training challenges

Data from studies conducted in more than 200 countries supports greater access to research and facilitates systematic reviews, clinical trial design, medical device approvals, and improved drug safety

Elsevier Adds Half a Million Records from ClinicalTrials.gov to Embase Biomedical Database

Elsevier

Data from studies conducted in more than 200 countries supports greater access to research and facilitates systematic reviews, clinical trial design, medical device approvals, and improved drug safety

The FY2026 budget proposal includes devastating cuts to NIH of $18 billion, which would result in a nearly 40 percent cut in NIH’s budget for lifesaving research

AACR Calls on Congress to Summarily Reject the President’s FY2026 Budget Proposal for NIH

American Association for Cancer Research

The FY2026 budget proposal includes devastating cuts to NIH of $18 billion, which would result in a nearly 40 percent cut in NIH’s budget for lifesaving research

Photo of a clinical lab professional wearing a white lab coat and gloves in a clinical lab and loading a multiple sclerosis sample into an analyzer.

Clinically Validated Multiple Sclerosis Multi-Analyte Test Is Now Available in All 50 States

Octave Bioscience

Prior to the MSDA Test, disease management in MS relied primarily on clinical assessments and MRI

Illustration of the measles virus particles with the word 'measles' in bold against an orange background.

Why Measles Is Spreading Again—And What It Means for Global Health

Pallavi Upadhyay, PhD, CMPP

Measles is resurging in 2025 as falling vaccination rates and misinformation fuel a growing global health threat

Photo showing several wood blocks with outline of human head and shoulders with one block in red, representing a positive sample of prostate cancer screening.

Seminal Fluid RNA and DNA Biomarkers Show Promise for Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Detection

Fellow Health

First multicenter study of cell-free RNA and DNA methylation biomarkers in seminal fluid shows promise for accurate, noninvasive detection of clinically significant prostate cancer

Photo of a person's neck where the skin is covered with measles rash.

Measles May Be Making a Comeback in the US, Study Finds

Stanford Medicine

Even at current immunization rates, researchers predict that measles may become endemic again

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AACR Launches Its Largest-Ever Grant Program to Support Early-Stage and Mid-Career Cancer Researchers

American Association for Cancer Research

The AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grant Program will award $15 million over three years

An illustration of many small, colorful rectangles on a black background to represent data generated from a genetics DNA sequence mapping.

Introducing a New Single-Cell Multiomics Workflow for Sequencing-Ready Libraries in Less than 10 Hours

Tecan, BioSkryb Genomics

The new workflow enables scalable, high-throughput analysis of hundreds to thousands of single cells, advancing applications in cancer research, drug development, and precision medicine

Illustration of the structure of a DNA double-helix molecule in white against a blue background, representing direct in sample sequencing technology.

Element Biosciences Accelerates Rollout of Direct in Sample Sequencing for the AVITI24™ Intelligent Multiomics System to Meet Growing Demand

Element Biosciences

Direct in sample sequencing, or DISS, is a high-demand and transformative technology that unlocks library-prep free research possibilities across a variety of new use cases

Photo of the inside of a clinical laboratory.

Laxco, Inc. Announces the Launch of Accuva LEAP: An Imaging System Engineered for Tomorrow's Research

Laxco

The Accuva LEAP delivers unparalleled performance, combining state-of-the-art tools and technologies in one intuitive platform