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Can Species-Spanning Studies Inform Women’s Health?
April 17, 2023
Can adaptations observed in female animals be used to inspire solutions to unmet women’s health challenges? Research suggests that this approach, known as bio-inspired…
Do Obesogens Cause Obesity?
April 12, 2023
For years, obesity and weight gain have been blamed on the “calorie concept”: the idea that obesity is caused by taking in more calories…
Research Reveals How Epidural Electrical Stimulation Helps People Walk Again
April 3, 2023
Building on previous research that showed how epidural electrical stimulation (EES) can help restore walking ability in people with spinal cord injuries, neuroscientists have…
The Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
March 27, 2023
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease, are often associated with the build-up of cellular debris, like misfolded proteins, within the…
Can We Reverse Aging by Targeting Old Cells?
March 22, 2023
James Kirkland and Tamara Tchkonia, researchers at the Mayo Clinic, are at the forefront of a movement focused on stopping chronic disease by targeting…
Harnessing the Power of Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against Malaria
March 20, 2023
Monoclonal antibodies have been deployed to treat a variety of diseases, from cancer to COVID-19. Now this treatment approach, which doesn’t depend on the…
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…
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…
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…
