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Can Nasal Vaccines Confer Sterilizing Immunity?
October 26, 2022
A COVID-19 vaccine that provides sterilizing immunity may be in our future – and with it, a potential light at the end of the…
Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of COVID Lockdowns
October 24, 2022
In the wake of the economic and human costs of the COVID-19 pandemic and governments’ responses to the virus, researchers have tried to evaluate…
FDA Sanctions First Interchangeable Biosimilar Sans Switching Study
October 17, 2022
In August 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cimerli™ (ranibizumab-eqrn) as a biosimilar for Lucentis® (ranibizumab). In a time when high prescription…
Amid Polio Outbreaks Around the World, Public Health Leaders Continue to Sound the Alarm
October 10, 2022
“Polio anywhere is a risk to people everywhere.” This public health mantra gets to the root of the problem. Polio remains endemic in Afghanistan…
Lymphatic Delivery Offers Potential Perks for Kinase Inhibitors and Other Cancer Drugs
October 3, 2022
A potential new cancer drug delivery method — through the gut’s lymphatic system rather than blood vessels — could improve treatment outcomes and reduce…
Burden of Disease by Social Status
September 28, 2022
Inequality in the United States has never been more apparent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time when higher income…
Robotic Jumper Scales Tall Buildings in a Single Bound
September 26, 2022
Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity, a new jumping robot can reach a height of 30 meters (100 feet),…
More Simple Rabies Test Could Reduce Rabies Deaths
September 21, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rabies virus leads to an estimated 59,000 human deaths globally each year. This…
It Took Time, But Ionis Made Antisense Therapy Make Sense
September 19, 2022
Although antisense therapy — using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to control protein function — has generated controversy and skepticism over the years, it is now…
Holding Out Hope for a Deal on Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Drug
September 11, 2022
Although a new injectable anti-HIV drug, cabotegravir, could be instrumental in drastically reducing the spread of disease, its price tag may render the drug…
How Ancient Wolves Evolved into Man’s Best Friend
August 29, 2022
If you compare a pack of fearsome ancient wolves with a pack of modern-day chihuahuas, it’s clear that domesticated dogs have evolved almost beyond…
Could Bear Serum Help the Bedridden?
August 22, 2022
Prolonged periods of rest are essential for the sick and those recovering from surgery, but bed rest takes its toll on human bodies. Animal…
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…
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma
July 8, 2024
In a pioneering first-in-human clinical trial, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida (UF) has shown promise in treating patients with…
Cheating & Cooperating: How Viruses Communicate
June 19, 2024
Since their discovery in the late 1800s, viruses have been considered simple organisms largely incapable of communication. But today’s virologists have changed their tune;…
Introduction Antiviral drugs play a central role in treating viral infections, reducing disease progression and preparing for future outbreaks. While vaccines can help prevent…
Executive Summary The boundary between pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs has never been thinner. As health authorities accelerate the digitization of safety reporting, tighten electronic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
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…