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If popular media is to be believed, life under the sea…
It’s humanity’s oldest, most controversial mystery: How did complex life emerge…
Since emerging from China in 1996, bird flu has reshaped ecosystems…
Elderly cats have a bit of a reputation. Some enjoy lazing…
Researchers have discovered a surprising way to deliver vaccines: with dental…
In the wild landscapes of Australia, a silent arms race has…
Per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), roughly one-third…
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or…
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues…
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new…
A new type of drug delivery device in development could someday…
In most mammals, the act of running is fueled primarily by…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we understand the natural world….
Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular dietary…
Travel to southwest London, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit…
Dogs have been man’s best friend since they were first domesticated…
Epilepsy affects as many as 50 million people worldwide, with a…
While China’s black and white pandas are famous as symbols of…
United States agricultural hubs are currently facing an unprecedented outbreak of…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
Introduction Researchers are developing novel, safer treatments for cancer, but bringing new oncology therapies to market is challenging. This white paper will examine the…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS India, a subsidiary of QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a GLP/GCP-compliant global full-service Contract Research Organization, has achieved another significant milestone by…
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The Surprising Genetic Feline Cancer Connection
April 20, 2026
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life: music and cats,” German scholar Albert Schweitzer once said. Even if you’re not a

Unexpected Alliance: When Predators and Prey Team Up
March 23, 2026
If popular media is to be believed, life under the sea involves dodging aggressive apex predators — vicious sharks, thrashing saltwater crocodiles, and territorial killer

Meet the Mysterious Organisms Linking Complex Life
January 19, 2026
It’s humanity’s oldest, most controversial mystery: How did complex life emerge on Earth? Scientists know that the answer lies with eukaryotes, the multi-cellular life forms

When Bird Flu Finds New Wings: Bats Enter the H5N1 Picture
January 12, 2026
Since emerging from China in 1996, bird flu has reshaped ecosystems in Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America. Now the virus has found

The Purr-fect Clue: Elderly Cats & Alzheimer’s Research
October 8, 2025
Elderly cats have a bit of a reputation. Some enjoy lazing in the sun; others grow irritable and disoriented, yowling at all hours of the

Flossing for Immunity: How Dental String Could Deliver Future Vaccines
September 29, 2025
Researchers have discovered a surprising way to deliver vaccines: with dental floss. The idea came in response to a long-standing challenge in medicine—how to deliver

Skinks vs. Snakes: How Australian Lizards Evolved Venom Resistance
September 22, 2025
In the wild landscapes of Australia, a silent arms race has raged for millions of years. Venomous snakes like taipans swept across the continent, leaving

This AI-Driven Database Is Saving Sharks
September 10, 2025
Per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), roughly one-third of shark species are at risk of extinction due to factors like overfishing and

There’s a New Bird Flu in Town
April 23, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continues to sweep through poultry farms in the United States. While consumers

Researchers See Promise in First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
April 14, 2025
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues to grow, the supply of donor organs is failing to meet the need. With

Snake Snack: Can Pythons Help Feed the World?
March 31, 2025
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new sustainable sources of protein. Experts estimate that 28.9 percent of the global population is

Squid-Inspired Microjet Device Could Enable More Direct Drug Delivery
February 3, 2025
A new type of drug delivery device in development could someday bypass the challenges and fears associated with certain types of injectable drugs. In collaboration

Tiny Treadmills: Vampire Bats on the Go
January 29, 2025
In most mammals, the act of running is fueled primarily by the oxidization of carbohydrates and lipids, which are stored in the body as fuel.

Whale Clicks and Crow Caws: Can AI Help Humans Understand Animal Communication?
January 20, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we understand the natural world. By decoding the sounds of animals—whale clicks, elephant rumbles, or crow caws—scientists hope to

An Unintended Consequence of Intermittent Fasting: Reduced Hair Growth
January 15, 2025
Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular dietary adjustments around the world. Less of a “diet” and more of a “dietary pattern,”

The Role of Fungi in Absorbing and Transferring Carbon
December 16, 2024
Travel to southwest London, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit Kew Gardens, a stunning botanical collection founded in 1840. The complex includes a lush

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails So Much?
December 4, 2024
Dogs have been man’s best friend since they were first domesticated thousands of years ago. A friendly bark, a comforting nuzzle — dogs find plenty

Exciting New Epilepsy Drug Reduces Seizures
October 30, 2024
Epilepsy affects as many as 50 million people worldwide, with a broad range of disease subtypes with limited treatment options. Fortunately, a new epilepsy drug

How Genetics Helped Solve the Mystery of the Ultra-Rare Brown Panda
August 7, 2024
While China’s black and white pandas are famous as symbols of diplomacy and conservation, their lesser-known and extremely rare brown and white relatives have remained

Experts Assess Risk of Avian Flu to Humans
July 29, 2024
United States agricultural hubs are currently facing an unprecedented outbreak of the H5N1 virus, more commonly known as the avian flu or “bird flu.” As
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
Introduction Researchers are developing novel, safer treatments for cancer, but bringing new oncology therapies to market is challenging. This white paper will examine the…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS India, a subsidiary of QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a GLP/GCP-compliant global full-service Contract Research Organization, has achieved another significant milestone by…