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Microbial Technology in Practice: the Good, the Bad and the Bugly
In May, the British Society for Microbial Technology Annual Microbiology Conference returned to the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London. This 41st iteration since the BSMT was launched in 1985 offered delegates an eclectic scientific programme together with access to many of the leading microbiology companies. Here, members of the committee report.
Glioma tumour biology: from histopathology to molecular diagnostics
The integration of molecular pathology into routine diagnostic practice has transformed the classification, diagnosis and management of neoplastic disease, a prime example of which can be found in neuropathology. Here, Eleanor Crossland explores the biological complexity of the glioma tumour microenvironment and examines the role of immune cells,...
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New LIAISON tuberculosis assay improves efficiency and productivity
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Menarini introduces Coyote FlashDetect PCR device range
Menarini has added Coyote FlashDetect PCR to its range of diagnostic solutions. These scalable rapid PCR devices will enable users to gain high quality results within 35 minutes.
QIAGEN unveils QIAsymphony Connect at AMP 2025
QIAGEN has launched QIAsymphony Connect, the next generation of its widely adopted automated nucleic acid purification platform, at the 2025 AMP (Association for Molecular Pathology) annual meeting.
ProtonDx's Dragonfly evaluated for identifying hidden malaria cases
A new study has shown that Dragonfly, a low-cost, rapid, molecular testing platform is successfully able to detect asymptomatic malaria infections.
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ECP 2026 - 38th European Congress of Pathology
Stockholmsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden
12-16 September, 2026
UK NEQAS Parasitology Symposium
UKHSA, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ
18 September, 2026
UKHSA Conference 2026
Manchester Central, Manchester, M2 3GX
22-23 September, 2026
Cardiac Marker Dialogues
Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD
24-25 September, 2026
46th European Congress of Cytology
Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Antwerp
4-7 October, 2026