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Game-Changing Drug for Colon Cancer May Redefine Treatment
August 19, 2024
Clinical trial results show that pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug used to treat multiple types of cancer, can dramatically improve outcomes for patients with colorectal…
Using Brain Waves to Detect Pain
August 14, 2024
Chronic pain affects more than one-quarter of adults in the United States. This debilitating level of pain is difficult to treat for a number…
RNAi Breakthrough in Heart Disease Treatment
August 12, 2024
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, which specializes in developing RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics to treat genetic diseases, has announced promising clinical trial results for their drug Amvuttra®…
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…
Jumping Genes: A New Frontier in Gene Editing
August 5, 2024
When CRISPR was discovered in 1987, it transformed biotech by offering a way to target genetic diseases thought to be untreatable. Although it has…
Going Cold Turkey — How a Week-Long Fast Affects Your Health
July 31, 2024
Advocates of fasting point to the potential health and longevity benefits, often citing results from animal studies. However, the impact of prolonged calorie restriction…
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.”…
Mapping the Evolution of HIV Treatment and the Path to a Cure
July 24, 2024
In the early days of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, there was little hope. HIV infection, when untreated, damages the immune system, making…
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…
Taking the Javan Tiger by a Hair: DNA Evidence Suggests the Species Is Not Extinct
July 15, 2024
In the summer of 2019, Ripi Yanuar Fajar and his friends had a startling and memorable encounter. In Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, they came…
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma
July 8, 2024
In a pioneering first-in-human clinical trial, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida (UF) has shown promise in treating patients with…
Cheating & Cooperating: How Viruses Communicate
June 19, 2024
Since their discovery in the late 1800s, viruses have been considered simple organisms largely incapable of communication. But today’s virologists have changed their tune;…
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,…
Cracking Cancer’s Spread: New Target Identified to Block Bone Metastasis
July 21, 2025
Cancer’s cruelest trick might be its ability to migrate from its initial site and invade other organs and systems, with bones being one of…
What Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank?
July 16, 2025
You walk into a room with a purpose, but then forget what you planned to do there. You open your phone to text a…
Oncology: How Losing the Y Chromosome Affects Outcomes
July 14, 2025
Hair thinning and loss are highly visible and common changes associated with aging in men. At the same time, many men experience cellular changes…
Solving the Protein Puzzle: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
July 7, 2025
From protein shakes to high-protein plans like the Paleo and Atkins diets, protein is all the rage for building muscle and losing weight. However,…
Got a Case of “Marathon Brain?” Research Explains Why
June 25, 2025
Running 26.2 miles may not be everyone’s idea of a good time — but marathon running is booming, with participation surging at races around…
Introduction Antiviral drugs play a central role in treating viral infections, reducing disease progression and preparing for future outbreaks. While vaccines can help prevent…
Executive Summary The boundary between pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs has never been thinner. As health authorities accelerate the digitization of safety reporting, tighten electronic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
GRONINGEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS) today announced a significant renewal of its elemental bioanalysis infrastructure through the acquisition of two PerkinElmer NexION® 2200…
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…