Scientists reveal how Candida auris survives on human skin by feeding on CO₂ and how blocking it could stop its spread.

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the disease Scientists have developed a simple DNA blood test that can predict how ...

CURRENTLY, ROUTINE CANCER screenings only cover a small slice of cancers. For men in the US, there are guideline-backed screening tests for just two cancers: colorectal and lung cancer (lung ...

A blood test can predict how well patients with advanced breast cancer will respond to targeted therapies – before treatment begins, according to new research. A team from The Institute of Cancer ...

To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...

Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

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You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

Red blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are one of the main components of blood. They are among the most abundant cell types. The ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Immunoassays are powerful analytical tools that exploit specific reactions that occur between antibodies and antigens in the immune system. They have proven invaluable in many biomedical applications, ...