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New Obesity Drug Shows Great Promise in Phase III Trials
June 22, 2022
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk changed the game last year, presenting data that suggested one of the company’s diabetes drugs was also highly effective…
Could a New Gap-Free Human Genome Make Personal DNA Sequencing “Routine” Care?
June 20, 2022
In 2003, while recognizing the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix, researchers announced that the human genome had been sequenced —…
The Potential of a Self-Amplifying mRNA Vaccine Is Heard Loud and Clear
June 13, 2022
Thanks in large part to the efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines, mask mandates, social distancing, and other COVID-19-related precautions have eased…
Immune Response Pathway a Possible Target to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
June 6, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people globally. Projections show that, without a medical intervention,…
Freeze-Dried Mouse Sperm: A Revolution for In Vitro Fertilization?
June 1, 2022
When you think of a scientific laboratory, you might picture high-tech equipment, high-powered centrifuges, and bubbling vats of mysterious chemicals. However, the inner workings…
Stem Cells May Be at the Root of Baldness – As Well As the Cure
May 23, 2022
Within every hair follicle are the stem cells programmed to grow hair. These cells inhabit and grow in a region of the follicle called…
War in Ukraine Impacts Clinical Research Industry
May 18, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing what the Financial Times called a “many-sided economic shock,” sending global prices sky-high for goods ranging from fuel…
Can LSD Be a Valuable Therapeutic Agent for Anxiety and Depression?
May 16, 2022
The World Health Organization has estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 25% increase in cases of anxiety disorder worldwide in 2020. As…
Shedding Light on the Dark Proteome
May 9, 2022
More than 20 years ago when researchers shared the human genome sequence, the same scientists counted 20,000 discrete sections, approximately 1% of our DNA,…
3D DNA: Imaging and Sequencing Finally Reveal Genomic Structure
May 2, 2022
Ever since German anatomist Walther Flemming discovered chromosomes in the mid-1800s, scientists have been actively working to decipher the complex organization of these threadlike…
Novel Approaches to Treating Depression
April 27, 2022
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34, per the Centers for Disease Control and…
Lab-Grown Fish: Swimming into Sustainability
April 20, 2022
It seems impossible to discuss the fishing industry without also discussing the harm caused by overfishing, overburdened waterways, and concerns about mercury contamination. But…
Scientists Raise the Alarm Over H1N2 Swine Flu
January 24, 2024
Late last year, medical professionals in the United Kingdom made an alarming discovery: An unusual type of H1N2 swine flu had been detected in…
The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Mysteries of Mind-Altering Medicine
January 22, 2024
Psychiatric treatment is undergoing a profound shift as once-stigmatized psychedelic drugs gain mainstream acceptance. For instance, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a…
It’s Going Around — Biotechs Bet on Circular RNA’s Therapeutic Potential
January 15, 2024
RNA-based vaccines have achieved superstar status and Nobel Prize recognition. Now, several biotechnology firms are considering circular RNAs (circRNAs) as a platform for therapeutic…
Tiny Biobots Have Potential to Heal Damaged Brain Cells
January 10, 2024
When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something out of a horrifying science fiction novel, but a team of researchers is…
Feline Folly: Scottish Wildcats Face Extinction After Interbreeding with Domestic Cats
January 8, 2024
In Scotland, the European wildcat, which is about 20% bigger than domestic cats, with denser fur and a thick, blunt tail, is a symbol…
Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy and Obesity
December 13, 2023
Gene therapy offers hope for treating a wide range of inherited and acquired diseases and conditions, ranging from muscular dystrophy to obesity. Gene therapy…
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…
