A better lens on disease.

The article discusses developments in anatomical pathology that use computer technology and displays for quantitative interpretation of biopsies. It notes scientist-entrepreneur Dirk G. Soenksen and the company Aperio that he directs to develop such technology. The uses of pathology slides in pathology research and practice are described. The article notes that digitized slides are approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only in medical care involving breast cancer. Use of digitizing slides is said to hold promise for involving more pathologists in diagnostic activities and avoiding medical error.