Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 24, 2026
10:26
Whole Genome Sequencing for Rapid Characterization of Rabies Virus Using Nanopore Technology
Published on: August 18, 2023
Rapid 'technological lock in' and pathology - Is technology moving too fast?
1Anand Diagnostic Laboratory, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore. nikhilmoorchung@rediffmail.com.
The Malaysian Journal of Pathology
|April 27, 2019
Summary
Technological Lock In, where a technology is proven viable and cost-effective, is occurring faster with new advancements in pathology. This rapid adoption impacts future technological progress in the field.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Science and Technology Studies
Background:
- Technological Lock In describes a mature, cost-effective technology.
- Analysis reveals newer pathology technologies reach Lock In faster than older ones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the acceleration of Technological Lock In in pathology.
- To explore the implications of rapid Technological Lock In on future pathology advancements.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of technological adoption in pathology.
- Case studies of key discoveries: autopsy, microscope, immunohistochemistry.
- Scenario modeling for future technological integration.
Main Results:
- The time to achieve Technological Lock In has significantly decreased.
- Key innovations demonstrate accelerated adoption curves.
- Three potential future scenarios identified based on adoption rates.
Conclusions:
- Rapid Technological Lock In presents both opportunities and challenges for pathology.
- The pace of adoption may lead to technology outpacing practical integration.
- Future influence of technology on pathology principles and practices remains uncertain.
Related Concept Videos
02:05Gene Evolution - Fast or Slow?
The genomes of eukaryotes are punctuated by long stretches of sequence which do not code for proteins or RNAs. Although some of these regions do contain crucial regulatory sequences, the vast majority of this DNA serves no known function. Typically, these regions of the genome are the ones in which the fastest change, in evolutionary terms, is observed, because there is typically little to no selection pressure acting on these regions to preserve their sequences.
In contrast, regions which code...
In contrast, regions which code...
02:05Gene Evolution - Fast or Slow?
The genomes of eukaryotes are punctuated by long stretches of sequence which do not code for proteins or RNAs. Although some of these regions do contain crucial regulatory sequences, the vast majority of this DNA serves no known function. Typically, these regions of the genome are the ones in which the fastest change, in evolutionary terms, is observed, because there is typically little to no selection pressure acting on these regions to preserve their sequences.
In contrast, regions which code...
In contrast, regions which code...
01:29Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
01:25Colonisation of Pathogens
Pathogen colonization of host tissues is a critical step in the development of infectious diseases. Various pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa, have evolved complex strategies to attach to, invade, and persist within host environments. These mechanisms enable pathogens to establish infections, evade immune responses, and resist antimicrobial treatments.Attachment to Host CellsIn bacteria, colonization typically begins with adherence to host epithelial...
01:25Rapid Identification of Pathogens
MALDI-TOF MS has transformed clinical microbiology by offering a rapid and reliable method for pathogen identification. The traditional approach to microbial identification typically involves time-consuming culture techniques and biochemical tests, which can delay the initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. MALDI-TOF MS avoids these delays by using characteristic ribosomal protein mass patterns of microbial cells, enabling accurate species-level identification within minutes.Principle...
01:24Automated Microbial Diagnostics
Automated diagnostic analyzers have transformed clinical microbiology by providing rapid and reliable methods for pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Among these systems, the Vitek 2 is widely used because it automates the traditionally labor-intensive processes of microbial identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), delivering standardized and timely results that are essential for effective patient care.Microbial Identification with ID CardsThe...