Post Categories
Changing Our Perspective on “Mind-Altering” Drugs – Part II
July 19, 2022
Developing an effective and safe medicine is a labor of love in any therapeutic area, but perhaps none so much as the central nervous…
Brain Implant Enables Communication in ALS Patient
June 29, 2022
As many as 30,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. This debilitating neurological condition is caused…
Changing Our Perspective on “Mind-Altering” Drugs – Part I
June 28, 2022
For a generation that grew up with “Just Say No” as a recurring theme, the idea of taking psychedelics with nicknames such as acid…
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,…
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…
