A new study shows that blood collected on a sanitary pad can be used for cervical cancer screening, opening the door to new diagnostics ...

While a few women look forward to their cervical screening tests, some completely avoid the procedure, because they find it ...

Selecting the healthiest embryo is one of the most important steps in in‑vitro fertilization (IVF), yet it remains one of the ...

How physically magnifying objects using a key ingredient in diapers has opened an unprecedented view of the microbial world.

Researchers from Regensburg and Birmingham have overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy. With the help of ...

Roche’s cobas® BV/CV PCR assay aims to address frequent misdiagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and Candida vaginitis. The duplex test detects both conditions from one swab with high specificity, enabling ...

AI-enabled hematology and cytology analysis improves diagnostic speed, consistency, and workflow efficiency for veterinary ...

On a bright, brisk December day, two people stood in front of Boston’s Old South Church, asking passersby to shove cotton swabs up their noses, for science — and for two bucks. And despite the aching ...

Colorado is auditing nearly 2,000 commercial driver's license holders who have non-domicile licenses, which are issued to people without permanent U.S. citizenship. Colorado is now among the states ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, science and art collide with gorgeous results ...

Tuberculosis remains a leading global health challenge, but sputum testing—the current diagnostic standard—is difficult for many patients, especially children and people living with HIV. Researchers ...