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The Persistent Parasite: Toxoplasma gondii’s Latent Brain Reservoir
March 2, 2026
Up to one-third of the world’s population carries Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite most people never realize they’ve encountered. Infection typically occurs through undercooked meat or…
Unseen Fat Could Ramp Up Cognitive Decline
February 23, 2026
Numerous studies have explored a correlation between obesity and brain health. The research suggests a connection between excess body fat and cognitive issues, including…
Nanoparticles That Clean House: A New Strategy for Eliminating Disease-Causing Proteins
February 16, 2026
What if some of the most stubborn diseases could be treated not by blocking harmful proteins, but by removing them altogether? Early research investigating…
Torching Cancer Using Tumors’ Own Immune Cells
February 9, 2026
Throughout the human body, in virtually every tissue and organ, white blood cells called macrophages are waging a constant battle. These hardworking immune cells…
Alzheimer’s Disease Tests the Limits of GLP-1 Drugs
February 2, 2026
For a few remarkable years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have seemed almost unstoppable. Originally designed to control blood sugar in diabetes, medications like semaglutide…
Enzyme of Death Kills Cancer Cells
January 26, 2026
Today’s cancer drugs are more sophisticated and accessible than ever before. But unfortunately, cancer drug resistance remains a life-threatening challenge for patients and cancer…
Scalable Kelp Farming Could Spur a New Wave of Medical Innovation
January 21, 2026
Kelp farming promises a rare combination of environmental benefit and economic opportunity. Researchers are investigating kelp and other seaweeds for a wide range of…
Meet the Mysterious Organisms Linking Complex Life
January 19, 2026
It’s humanity’s oldest, most controversial mystery: How did complex life emerge on Earth? Scientists know that the answer lies with eukaryotes, the multi-cellular life…
When Bird Flu Finds New Wings: Bats Enter the H5N1 Picture
January 12, 2026
Since emerging from China in 1996, bird flu has reshaped ecosystems in Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America. Now the virus has…
Cavities and Gum Disease Double Stroke Risk
December 17, 2025
Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is a global problem. Severe cases impact more than one billion people around the world, with…
Defying Gravity, Defending Health: Keeping Space Travel Healthy
December 10, 2025
NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were announced in September, following a highly competitive selection process involving more than 8,000 applicants. After completing their training,…
When Old Diseases Roar Back: Understanding Diphtheria’s Resurgence
December 8, 2025
Diphtheria is a preventable bacterial disease that causes a thick membrane to form in the back of the throat, making swallowing and breathing difficult….
Tracking Diabetes Risk With Data from Wearable Trackers
April 13, 2026
Emerging evidence suggests that data already captured by consumer wearables can detect early metabolic dysfunction long before standard clinical tests raise alarms. By combining…
Your Coffee Habit Might Lower Dementia Risk
April 6, 2026
If you can’t imagine hauling yourself out of bed without a cup of coffee, don’t fret: Your daily caffeine habit may lower your risk…
Six Molecules, Two Years: The RNA That May Predict Survival
March 30, 2026
In a study of more than 1,200 adults aged 71 and older, researchers identified a small group of RNA molecules that can predict short-term…
Unexpected Alliance: When Predators and Prey Team Up
March 23, 2026
If popular media is to be believed, life under the sea involves dodging aggressive apex predators — vicious sharks, thrashing saltwater crocodiles, and territorial…
Brewing Immunity: The Science and Controversy of Vaccine Beer
March 16, 2026
For more than 15 years, virologist Chris Buck has worked to develop a vaccine against BK polyomavirus, a pathogen that quietly infects most people…
Disabling the “Shield” That Enables Pancreatic Cancer
March 11, 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, highly lethal malignancy, with some of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers. In fact, per the Pancreatic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
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…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
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…