It is the detective genre of medicine: pathology. Doctors and researchers in this area are looking for microscopic and molecular clues to answer questions in diagnostics and therapy. Findings from a patient’s tissue sample are a road map for further treatment. And resected tumor tissue might reveal biomarkers that are useful in personalized medicine. Read more in our Topic of the Month February:
Digital pathology: From microscope slide to virtual microscopy To the article
Tissue storage: "Our top biobanks are internationally leading the charge" Interview with Prof. Peter Schirmacher
Pediatric pathology: Specialized knowledge for the youngest Interview with Prof. Anette M. Müller