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Attacking KRAS Proteins to Kill Cancer
December 14, 2022
Recent advancements have led to the development of new cancer therapies that target mutations in KRAS proteins, which were once considered untreatable. In 2021,…
Offering Pain Relief Without Opioids, Vertex’s Sodium Channel Blocker Advances
December 12, 2022
Opioid pain relievers are highly addictive, contributing to high rates of opioid use disorder and overdose. According to the World Health Organization, opioid use…
Children with Retinitis Pigmentosa to See the World
December 7, 2022
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative eye condition that slowly destroys the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. For Canadian couple…
Reporting Live From the Brain — Tiny Microscope Tracks Activity in Moving Mice
December 5, 2022
Human brains consist of around 86 billion neurons that connect and communicate with each other, forming an intricate network. Understanding how the human brain…
From Cultural Rite to Clinical Trial — Examining the Therapeutic Potential of Mescaline
November 28, 2022
Psychedelics are having a moment, as researchers, startups, and regulators are recognizing the potential of these previously stigmatized compounds for treating mental health disorders….
Researchers Find New Hybrid Virus in Lung Cells
November 21, 2022
Winter is approaching, and with it, flu season. Cases of both influenza (flu) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tend to experience their peak…
New Anti-Amyloid Drug Offers Cognitive Benefit for Patients with AD
November 16, 2022
A recent Phase III clinical trial found that lecanemab reduces cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The findings indicate that participants…
Can UV Light Replace Masks in the Fight Against COVID-19?
November 9, 2022
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, scientists continue to investigate a variety of potential treatments and prevention methods. Previous…
Cancer Trials Ask, What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?
November 7, 2022
There are ten times more bacterial cells in your body than human cells. They live in our noses, in our guts, and everywhere in…
Are the New COVID Boosters Better Than the Old Boosters?
November 2, 2022
This fall, the FDA approved the rollout of two updated Omicron-specific COVID-19 boosters. These new COVID boosters aim to provide more protection against the…
Research Reveals a Fungi-Cancer Connection, with Potential Diagnostic Implications
October 31, 2022
Like bacteria, fungal microorganisms are an important part of the human microbiome and essential to human health. Scientists studying the microbiome over the past…
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…
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…
Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Obesity and Mortality
February 26, 2024
Research using data from a large U.S. health survey has disrupted conventional thinking about body mass index (BMI) and its role in predicting all-cause…
Fighting Disease Transmission From Humans to Chimpanzees: A Critical Conservation Effort
February 19, 2024
When a human virus was identified as the source of a 2017 respiratory disease outbreak among chimps at Uganda’s Kibale National Park, the discovery…
Could Newly Identified Genetic Variant Hold the Key to Metabolic Health?
February 14, 2024
Lurking among the vast genetic holdings of the UK Biobank data, researchers uncovered a potential gem — a gene variant linked to cardiometabolic health….
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…
