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Clinical Trial Shows In Vivo CRISPR-Cas9 Therapy Effective Against Rare Disease
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) is a rare but fatal disease marked by clumping and accumulation of mutated, misfolded transthyretin proteins in peripheral nerves and…
Clinical Trial Shows In Vivo CRISPR-Cas9 Therapy Effective Against Rare Disease
August 22, 2021
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) is a rare but fatal disease marked by clumping and accumulation of mutated, misfolded transthyretin proteins in peripheral nerves and…
Could Giraffes Advance Human Genetic Research?
Depending on your perspective, giraffes are either the world’s most graceful animal or a baffling, doe-eyed sloppy eater. (This could depend largely on whether…
Could Giraffes Advance Human Genetic Research?
August 18, 2021
Depending on your perspective, giraffes are either the world’s most graceful animal or a baffling, doe-eyed sloppy eater. (This could depend largely on whether…
The SARS-CoV-2 Jump from Bats to Humans and What It Tells Us
Scientists involved in the search for the source of SARS-CoV-2 have pointed to a “jump” from bats occurring in and around Wuhan, China. Whether…
The SARS-CoV-2 Jump from Bats to Humans and What It Tells Us
August 16, 2021
Scientists involved in the search for the source of SARS-CoV-2 have pointed to a “jump” from bats occurring in and around Wuhan, China. Whether…
The Common Cold vs. COVID-19
You wake up with a congested nose, an annoying cough, and body aches. You’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – and yet, you can’t help…
The Common Cold vs. COVID-19
August 11, 2021
You wake up with a congested nose, an annoying cough, and body aches. You’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – and yet, you can’t help…
New Migraine Drugs Could Have Life-Changing Effects
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that migraines, or severe headaches, affect more than 15 percent of U.S. adults. That…
New Migraine Drugs Could Have Life-Changing Effects
July 28, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that migraines, or severe headaches, affect more than 15 percent of U.S. adults. That…
Is SARS-CoV-2 Evolving to Evade Vaccines?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread rapidly following its first reported incidence in 2019, and since that time, several variants of the virus have circulated…
Is SARS-CoV-2 Evolving to Evade Vaccines?
July 26, 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread rapidly following its first reported incidence in 2019, and since that time, several variants of the virus have circulated…
Deadly Candida Auris Found in Nature for the First Time
Since its first reported occurrence in 2009, the fungus Candida auris quickly spread worldwide. Now it is found in more than 34 countries and…
Deadly Candida Auris Found in Nature for the First Time
July 19, 2021
Since its first reported occurrence in 2009, the fungus Candida auris quickly spread worldwide. Now it is found in more than 34 countries and…
At Long Last, an Effective Malaria Vaccine
Malaria has long been one of the most threatening diseases in the tropical world. About 229 million cases were recorded in 2019, and 409,000…
At Long Last, an Effective Malaria Vaccine
July 12, 2021
Malaria has long been one of the most threatening diseases in the tropical world. About 229 million cases were recorded in 2019, and 409,000…
Back to the Egg — Searching for a Low-Cost COVID-19 Vaccine
In much of the developed world where COVID-19 vaccination rates have been relatively high, reported COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly. For developing countries where…
Back to the Egg — Searching for a Low-Cost COVID-19 Vaccine
July 5, 2021
In much of the developed world where COVID-19 vaccination rates have been relatively high, reported COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly. For developing countries where…
New Eye Color Genetics Research Could Revolutionize Eye Disease Treatment
As a hereditary trait, eye color tends to be an introductory lesson to human genetics. Think back to high school biology class, which often…
New Eye Color Genetics Research Could Revolutionize Eye Disease Treatment
June 30, 2021
As a hereditary trait, eye color tends to be an introductory lesson to human genetics. Think back to high school biology class, which often…
Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms
Several weeks ago, we discussed COVID-19 neurological symptoms, including difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering. All of these symptoms have one crucial factor in common: they…
Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms
June 23, 2021
Several weeks ago, we discussed COVID-19 neurological symptoms, including difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering. All of these symptoms have one crucial factor in common: they…
A Gene Therapy Startup Engages in Horseplay to Test New Osteoarthritis Therapy
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful wearing down of joint cartilage tissues. Every year, more than three million people in the U.S. (and millions…
A Gene Therapy Startup Engages in Horseplay to Test New Osteoarthritis Therapy
June 21, 2021
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful wearing down of joint cartilage tissues. Every year, more than three million people in the U.S. (and millions…
Costly, Life-Changing Type 1 Diabetes Drug Delays Disease, Receives FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved teplizumab-mzw (TZIELD™), a drug developed by New Jersey-based Provention Bio to delay the onset of type…
Costly, Life-Changing Type 1 Diabetes Drug Delays Disease, Receives FDA Approval
January 16, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved teplizumab-mzw (TZIELD™), a drug developed by New Jersey-based Provention Bio to delay the onset of type…
A Breakthrough in Converting Brain Waves to Speech
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals…
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…
The Modern Quest for the Fountain of Youth
Quests for anti-aging solutions, usually the stuff of science fiction, have been revived with research into cellular reprogramming. More than 15 years ago, researchers…
The Modern Quest for the Fountain of Youth
January 9, 2023
Quests for anti-aging solutions, usually the stuff of science fiction, have been revived with research into cellular reprogramming. More than 15 years ago, researchers…
Attacking KRAS Proteins to Kill Cancer
Recent advancements have led to the development of new cancer therapies that target mutations in KRAS proteins, which were once considered untreatable. In 2021,…
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
Opioid pain relievers are highly addictive, contributing to high rates of opioid use disorder and overdose. According to the World Health Organization, opioid use…
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
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…
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…
At Qps We Believe In Developing Close And Long-Lasting Relationships With Our Clients On The Basis Of Trust And Mutual Respect. This mutual trust,…
Introduction RNA based drugs are a promising new class of therapeutics with tremendous potential for treating a wide range of diseases. There are various…
About Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) Current mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) research has rapidly driven the discovery and production of this new therapeutic. Modified mRNAs…
NEWARK, Delaware, January 10, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides discovery, preclinical, bioanalysis, clinical trials,…
NEWARK, Delaware, Dec. 14, 2023/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides discovery, preclinical, bioanalysis, clinical trials,…
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Dec. 4, 2023/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC, a global contract research organization, has expanded operations in Springfield, Missouri. The new facilities…