The Epitope-Analysis Toolbox: Selecting the Right Tool for the Job
From Antigens to Epitopes: Refining HLA-Antibody Risk Assessment The wide adoption of virtual crossmatching to assess donor/recipient immunological risk has necessitated a focus on HLA-antibody definition beyond the traditional antigenic-level. Increased access to allelic-level donor and recipient HLA-typing, in combination with tools enabling greater definition of HLA-antibody profiles, can aid in more nuanced [...]
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Ensuring Sample Integrity and Biosafety in Emerging Zoonotic Threats
Intro Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) continues to require attention from UK diagnostic and surveillance laboratories. While sustained human-to-human transmission has not been observed, the virus remains present in wild birds [...]
High Sensitivity, Faster Results: Clinical Validation of the geneLEAD VIII Automated RT-PCR System
Real-World Performance Backed by Peer-Reviewed Data Clinical laboratories and research institutions are under increasing pressure to deliver molecular diagnostic results quickly and accurately. The geneLEAD VIII automated sample-to-result RT-PCR platform addresses this need, combining automation with robust analytical performance [...]
Protocol for Calm:
an activity book for scientists who think too muchWe're delighted to share our new colouring in and activity book: Protocol for Calm. Designed for reflection, not perfection, this book offers up a selection of colouring in patterns and brain teasers [...]
How to Study the Brain Using Cell Lines
Why Use Cell Lines to Study the Brain? The brain is a highly complex organ and can develop equally complex diseases. A robust, cost-effective, and accessible way to investigate biological processes and [...]
Microchimerism Matters: Advancing HSCT Monitoring Through NGS
Overview Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only curative therapeutic option for many haematological malignancies, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Post-transplant monitoring [...]
The Future of Metagenomics in Clinical Diagnostics
Highlights from the IBMS Congress 2025 on advancements in metagenomics in microbiology As the year draws to a close, the IBMS Congress in Birmingham offered an ideal moment to reflect on [...]
Minority Report: Why detecting microchimerism can make the biggest difference
In the evolving field of transplantation and histocompatibility testing, chimerism monitoring remains a fundamental part of post-transplant care. However, the tools we use to measure donor and recipient DNA are evolving. The [...]
Emerging Markers for Precision Monitoring & Personalised Care in Transplantation
Current challenges in transplantation In organ donation and transplantation, our primary concern is to treat the patient whose organ is failing and, if doing so with a transplant, avoid acute rejection. For [...]
Determining the most effective DNA extraction method for your workflow
Extracting reliable DNA from your samples is vital, but with so many extraction methods, how can you decide which is best for your intended results? Read our guide to DNA extraction methods [...]
BSHI 2025 is over, but what a BSHI it was!
See our photo gallery and read Victoria's play-by-play of the programme, presentations, and people at this year's BSHI Conference! For VH Bio, it all started the day before as we hosted [...]
Welcoming Emma to our Marketing Team!
Hi! I'm Emma Thompson and I recently joined VH Bio as their Marketing Officer. I'm excited to be welcomed aboard with the signature VH Bio Q&A! Describe what your job entails. [...]
NewsAlison Wortley2025-04-15T10:47:42+00:00
