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Changing the Game for Obesity Treatment and Cardiovascular Care
September 11, 2023
Clinical trial data has demonstrated that the anti-obesity drug semaglutide, marketed for obesity and diabetes, could offer substantial protection against heart disease. The results…
In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
August 30, 2023
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking…
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…
Understanding Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ADME
August 23, 2023
Therapeutic oligonucleotides are important for altering targeted RNA pathways through a variety of mechanisms, making them a versatile tool in drug development. Understanding their…
Vaccine-Derived Polio: A Persistent Threat Amid Eradication Progress
August 21, 2023
The global effort to eradicate wild poliovirus has made significant strides. Type 2 was declared eradicated in 2015 and type 3 in 2019. Only…
This Is Your Brain on Menopause — How Hormonal Changes Affect Brain Health
August 14, 2023
The interaction between menopause and the brain has long been underestimated, but recent research is shedding light on the neurological changes occurring during this…
For Babies Waiting for a Donor Heart, Could Xenotransplantation Extend Survival?
August 7, 2023
eGenesis, a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is experimenting in the field of xenotransplantation by transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into infant baboons. The company’s…
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…
Benefits of Gene Therapy
July 26, 2023
Gene therapy focuses on preventing or curing genetic conditions by manipulating the genetic material in living cells. For people with certain medical conditions, gene…
Research Reveals Yellow Crazy Ants’ Intriguing Chimerism
July 24, 2023
Yellow crazy ants are known for their frenzied movements following disturbances. While this interesting feature is what gave them their name, a groundbreaking international…
What Diseases or Conditions Can Gene Therapy Treat?
July 20, 2023
Gene therapy holds great promise for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions. By manipulating the genetic material within cells, gene…
Early Study Shows Lower Dementia Risk Linked to Shingles Vaccine
July 17, 2023
Adding to research suggesting that vaccines for certain viral diseases may make someone less vulnerable to dementia later in life, a recent study demonstrates an association…
Battling COVID in the Lab: Mini-Lungs Yield Insights and Potential Prevention Pathways
September 23, 2024
Over the past five years, scientists have slowly gained a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite our knowledge…
New Cancer Treatment Modality Goes into Phase I
September 18, 2024
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, making the search for effective treatments an urgent imperative for the medical community….
Breaking Ground in Cancer Treatment: First T-Cell Therapy Approved for Solid Tumors
September 16, 2024
Tecelra®, the first engineered T-cell therapy for solid tumors, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for advanced MAGE-A4+ synovial sarcoma…
Medicare Price Cuts Promise Relief to Seniors
September 9, 2024
In a historic move, the White House announced steep price reductions for ten prescription drugs under Medicare thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)….
Can Repeat Dosing with RNA Medicines Be Curative?
August 26, 2024
Exsilio Therapeutics, a Boston-based biotech startup, has secured $82 million in funding and hopes to target genetic conditions with a new approach to gene…
FDA Approves New Drug for Food Allergies
August 21, 2024
For individuals with life-threatening food allergies, everyday activities like dining out and traveling can be tremendously stressful, as even the smallest traces of 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…
