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Alexandra Grainey and Ashley Ballard look at the advantages of digital pathology and demonstrate that the theoretical promise can be successfully translated into sustainable, large-scale routine clinical practice in the NHS.

ISO 15189 is the established standard for medical laboratory quality and competence, write Alison Massey and Al Bryant from UKAS.

In this issue’s cover feature, Dr Christopher Ring looks at the current Ebola outbreak and the quest for vaccines and antivirals. In the Big Q, we ask: “How can you improve your wellbeing at work while ensuring you remain efficient?”. The authors of a landmark study question why exposure to a known human carcinogen is not being adequately controlled in NHS laboratories.

After winning a prestigious Blavatnik Award for his groundbreaking work to protect premature babies from lethal diseases, Christopher Stewart outlines his research.

Doctoral Researcher Nkiruka Emodi explores how housing conditions affect people with sickle cell and explains how to participate in her research.

Read now: Following an outbreak of meningococcus bacteria, we look at how and why the rapid spread happened and the swift public health response. In the Big Q, we ask, "Which science books would you recommend this summer?” We hear from a scientist who has given up the hustle and bustle of London to work in the world’s most remote biomedical laboratory.

Read now: From a modified rabies rage virus to a bloodborne infection that turns people into zombies, our cover feature examines the portrayal of infections in films.The Big Q ask "How worried should we be about health advice on AI?". We look at the global public health crisis of antimicrobial resistance, followed by the personal reflections of an AMR patient advocate. PLus much more

Training Lead for Pathology LIMS Anas Nasir outlines a new tool for blood transfusion trainers, testers and laboratory information management system specialists.

Biomedical scientists Srushti Jariwala and Saoudi Nouis look at the differences in artificial intelligence across the various disciplines in pathology.

The UKAS decision-maker is a critical safeguard that protects impartiality and reinforces confidence, write Alyson Bryant and Alison Benson.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Annelise Chambers outlines a project to reduce blood component wastage and improve clinical practice during major haemorrhage protocols.

Read now: Our first cover feature of the year shares the remarkable progress of a three-year-old who is the first to receive a groundbreaking treatment for a genetic condition. In the Big Q, contributors reveal their New Year resolutions – from embracing artificial intelligence to dancing more. We also explore new research on obesity and Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers, uncover the medical legacy of the Amazon rainforest, and tour the microbiology labs at Bedford Hospital.

Academic Clinical Lecturer and Haematology Registrar Dr Richard Buka explains how urgent drug levels can reduce use of reversal agents.

Chris Sleight, former Chief Officer of the Greater Manchester Pathology Network, looks at health equality and the challenges ahead.