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First Vaccine for Honeybees Prevents American Foulbrood
March 15, 2023
A healthy honeybee population is a critical component of healthy ecosystems, clean air, and stable soil. Honeybees also play a critical role in food…
Precision Steering of CAR-T Therapies May Effectively Target More Tumor Types
March 13, 2023
Recent years have seen increased research interest in the potential of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cancer therapies. This approach uses genetic engineering to modify…
First Malaria Vaccine Is a Milestone Achievement and Poses a Manufacturing Challenge
March 6, 2023
Following 30 years of research and development, the first malaria vaccine was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for widespread use in children…
Genome Sequencing Labs in Africa and Asia Expand Beyond COVID-19 to Endemic Diseases
February 27, 2023
Funding unlocked during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed many countries in Asia and Africa to perform in-house genome sequencing, resulting in faster results and action…
Flush Analysis Reveals Potentially Harmful Plumes from Powerful Public Toilets
February 20, 2023
Flushing a toilet sends waste and water down, but do you ever wonder about what is sprayed up into the air at the same…
Is Stool Screening an Effective Tool for Preventing Colon Cancer?
February 15, 2023
Colonoscopies have historically been the dominant method of screening for early detection of colon cancer, the third leading cause of cancer death in the…
Research on Extending Lifespan with Cell Reprogramming Yields “Cautious Optimism”
February 13, 2023
Investors are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into research designed to minimize the harms of aging through genetic engineering. The San Diego-based biotech,…
Experimental mRNA Vaccine Takes a Multivalent Approach to the Flu
February 6, 2023
The events of the COVID-19 pandemic have largely upended how we perceive and respond to global viral threats. One positive change is the technology…
Discovery: Pupal Ants Produce Milk for Their Colonies
February 1, 2023
Pupating ants produce milk — and scientists have only just noticed. Research published in Nature in November describes researchers observing for the first time…
The Resurgence of Strep A and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
January 30, 2023
An unexpected increase in cases of streptococcal A (strep A) infection in the United Kingdom is troubling for families, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. Although…
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,…
The Unlikely Role of Hops in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 23, 2023
A team of Italian scientists from the University of Milan-Bicocca have recently discovered a possible use of hops, the flowers used to enhance both…
EU Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 and CTIS: Common Questions and Answers
March 20, 2024
As reported in our previous CTIS-related blog post, the way clinical trials are documented in the European Union (EU) is changing. By January 31,…
Customized Therapies Offer Hope for Patients with Ultra-Rare Genetic Diseases
March 18, 2024
Leveraging rapid developments in gene therapy, researchers are designing new ways to target ultra-rare genetic diseases with treatments tailored to a patient’s specific genetic…
Navigating Changes to EU Clinical Trial Management: What You Need to Know
March 13, 2024
The face of clinical trials in the European Union (EU) is changing. By January 31, 2025, all ongoing clinical trials must move to the…
Psychoactive Drug Ibogaine Has Transformative Effects for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
March 11, 2024
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), commonly experienced by military personnel, often incur deep damage and invisible scars. Such injuries are significant contributors to post-traumatic stress…
The Link Between Obesity Drugs and Brain Health
March 6, 2024
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are arguably the hottest topic in medical innovation. The drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, known under brand names like Ozempic,…
Advances in Treating Autoimmune Diseases Focus on Restoring Immune Tolerance
March 4, 2024
For decades, the battle against autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis has been an uphill struggle. Conventional treatments most often…
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…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
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…
QPS India has achieved another significant milestone by successfully completing a scheduled inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from…
QPS Selects Ryght AI as an Exclusive AI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization and Automation while adding to Ryght’s global site network. Laguna Beach,…
