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You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Eat less, move more.” But…
Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids offer powerful pain relief. Unfortunately, these drugs…
A routine kidney transplant took a tragic turn when a Michigan…
In mammography, “density” refers to the amount of dense tissue present…
A fresh cup of coffee is a daily ritual for over…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we understand the natural world….
With millions of tuberculosis (TB) cases left undiagnosed each year due…
Regular exercise is a crucial element in maintaining lifelong health. Exercise…
Genetic abnormalities, neurodegenerative conditions, and trauma can all impact speech, making…
When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something…
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting…
The notion of suspended animation, often portrayed in science fiction, is…
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any…
Developing a new drug is a lengthy, difficult, and inefficient process….
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and…
2022 held a number of significant breakthroughs in researchers’ ongoing efforts…
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San…
A COVID-19 vaccine that provides sterilizing immunity may be in our…
Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity,…
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…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
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…
TAIPEI, Taiwan—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical and clinical drug development services, is pleased to announce the expansion…
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Biochemical Breakthrough Turns Plastic Waste into Painkillers
July 28, 2025
In an innovative twist on recycling, scientists have coaxed bacteria into converting discarded plastic bottles into paracetamol, the active ingredient in widely used painkillers. Using

Improve Your Diet One Bite at a Time
July 23, 2025
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Eat less, move more.” But when it comes to nutrition, eating less isn’t always better — at least, according

Non-Opioid Painkiller Blocks Pain at Its Source
June 11, 2025
Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids offer powerful pain relief. Unfortunately, these drugs are also associated with negative outcomes, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Centers for

Silent Infection: The Rare Risk of Rabies Transmission from Organ Transplantation
May 12, 2025
A routine kidney transplant took a tragic turn when a Michigan resident died as a result of contracting rabies from the donated organ. This event

AI Mammography May Be the Future of Breast Cancer Screening
February 26, 2025
In mammography, “density” refers to the amount of dense tissue present in the breast, as measured on a standard mammogram. Dense tissue, such as glandular

Research Shows Coffee Drinkers May Enjoy Longer Lives
February 19, 2025
A fresh cup of coffee is a daily ritual for over 1 billion people around the world. Coffee isn’t just a morning treat; according to

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

Sounding Out Disease: Using AI to Help Close the Diagnosis Gap for Millions with Tuberculosis
November 11, 2024
With millions of tuberculosis (TB) cases left undiagnosed each year due to limited healthcare access or incorrect diagnoses, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)

Could an Exercise Pill Mimic the Benefits of an Active Lifestyle?
July 17, 2024
Regular exercise is a crucial element in maintaining lifelong health. Exercise promotes bone health, counteracts poor mood, and reduces the risk of chronic, life-threatening conditions

Scientists Harness Brain Waves for Life-Changing Neuroprosthetics
April 3, 2024
Genetic abnormalities, neurodegenerative conditions, and trauma can all impact speech, making it difficult or impossible for those affected to communicate verbally. And while resources exist

Tiny Biobots Have Potential to Heal Damaged Brain Cells
January 10, 2024
When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something out of a horrifying science fiction novel, but a team of researchers is using

Across Global Vaccine Research and Development, Recombinant Technology Takes the Lead
November 20, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting public health. This blog provides an overview of current vaccine research and development programs

Cryopreservation Breakthrough: Organs Frozen in Time Could Revolutionize Transplant Medicine
October 9, 2023
The notion of suspended animation, often portrayed in science fiction, is based on the idea that bodies can be cryopreserved for a long time and

Growing Food in the Dark for Mars Missions and More
August 28, 2023
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any long trip. As NASA gears up to send astronauts to Mars within the next

Could the Next Blockbuster Drug be Designed by Artificial Intelligence?
July 31, 2023
Developing a new drug is a lengthy, difficult, and inefficient process. It is characterized by high costs and a substantial failure rate. Only one out of

Investigating the Impact of Artificial Light on Arctic Marine Life in Winter
June 26, 2023
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently, scientists

Pigs Could Solve the Organ Transplant Crisis
January 25, 2023
2022 held a number of significant breakthroughs in researchers’ ongoing efforts to solve the organ transplant crisis. Many of those breakthroughs were in xenotransplantation, or

A Breakthrough in Converting Brain Waves to Speech
January 11, 2023
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals to

Can Nasal Vaccines Confer Sterilizing Immunity?
October 26, 2022
A COVID-19 vaccine that provides sterilizing immunity may be in our future – and with it, a potential light at the end of the coronavirus

Robotic Jumper Scales Tall Buildings in a Single Bound
September 26, 2022
Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity, a new jumping robot can reach a height of 30 meters (100 feet), the
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…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
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…
TAIPEI, Taiwan—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical and clinical drug development services, is pleased to announce the expansion…