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How Congress Could Regulate Medicare Drug Prices
Prescription drug costs continue to be a concern for many Americans. But now, as Congress works to finalize President Biden’s Build Back Better social…

How Congress Could Regulate Medicare Drug Prices
December 1, 2021
Prescription drug costs continue to be a concern for many Americans. But now, as Congress works to finalize President Biden’s Build Back Better social…
When NSAAs Enter the Mix, Protein Therapeutics May Thrive
Protein therapeutics may soon represent a $200 billion market despite a few inherent limitations. The processes for manufacturing therapeutic proteins are not very efficient…

When NSAAs Enter the Mix, Protein Therapeutics May Thrive
November 15, 2021
Protein therapeutics may soon represent a $200 billion market despite a few inherent limitations. The processes for manufacturing therapeutic proteins are not very efficient…
Can Gene Therapy Cure Sickle Cell Disease?
Despite being one of the world’s most common inherited blood disorders, sickle cell disease has few treatment options, even with the approval of three…

Can Gene Therapy Cure Sickle Cell Disease?
November 8, 2021
Despite being one of the world’s most common inherited blood disorders, sickle cell disease has few treatment options, even with the approval of three…
The Flu Shot and COVID: Will the Delta Variant Play a Role?
Cold and flu season is nearly here, with flu activity typically peaking between the months of December and February. But according to a recent…

The Flu Shot and COVID: Will the Delta Variant Play a Role?
November 3, 2021
Cold and flu season is nearly here, with flu activity typically peaking between the months of December and February. But according to a recent…
New Hope for Ultra-Rare Childhood Disease
The recent release of findings from a small Phase 1 clinical trial not only gives hope to families affected by an ultra-rare childhood disease,…

New Hope for Ultra-Rare Childhood Disease
November 1, 2021
The recent release of findings from a small Phase 1 clinical trial not only gives hope to families affected by an ultra-rare childhood disease,…
CRISPR and the Continuing Quest for CAR-T Safety and Durability
CAR-T is an immunotherapy that is currently used to treat blood cancers and is in clinical trials to treat other cancers as well. This…

CRISPR and the Continuing Quest for CAR-T Safety and Durability
October 27, 2021
CAR-T is an immunotherapy that is currently used to treat blood cancers and is in clinical trials to treat other cancers as well. This…
mRNA: Great Expectations vs. Limited Applications
While research on potential therapeutic applications of mRNA has been underway for more than a decade, the success of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19…

mRNA: Great Expectations vs. Limited Applications
October 18, 2021
While research on potential therapeutic applications of mRNA has been underway for more than a decade, the success of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19…
Will You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?
On September 22, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for specific communities….

Will You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?
October 13, 2021
On September 22, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for specific communities….
When COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Doesn’t Meet the Need, Innovations Emerge
It is hard to believe that within one year of the declaration of the pandemic, as many as eleven COVID-19 vaccines received emergency authorized…

When COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Doesn’t Meet the Need, Innovations Emerge
October 11, 2021
It is hard to believe that within one year of the declaration of the pandemic, as many as eleven COVID-19 vaccines received emergency authorized…
COVID-19 Symptoms in the Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated
Earlier this month, the United States reached a crucial milestone: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, 55 percent of the…

COVID-19 Symptoms in the Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated
October 6, 2021
Earlier this month, the United States reached a crucial milestone: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, 55 percent of the…
How SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Infection So Efficiently | Part 3 – Invasion of the Variants
In the first two blogs of this three-part series on how SARS-CoV-2 spreads, QPS has covered how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can attach to…

How SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Infection So Efficiently | Part 3 – Invasion of the Variants
October 4, 2021
In the first two blogs of this three-part series on how SARS-CoV-2 spreads, QPS has covered how the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can attach to…
Move Over AAV – Anelloviruses May Be Key to NextGen Gene Therapy
Biotech start-up Ring Therapeutics, founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2017, hopes to transform gene therapy by using a new class of vector — anelloviruses…

Move Over AAV – Anelloviruses May Be Key to NextGen Gene Therapy
September 27, 2021
Biotech start-up Ring Therapeutics, founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2017, hopes to transform gene therapy by using a new class of vector — anelloviruses…
How Are Viruses Used in Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy has revolutionized the field of medical research by offering potential treatments for genetic disorders and diseases previously considered untreatable or incurable. A…

How Are Viruses Used in Gene Therapy?
September 20, 2023
Gene therapy has revolutionized the field of medical research by offering potential treatments for genetic disorders and diseases previously considered untreatable or incurable. A…
Going Non-Viral — Rethinking Gene Therapy Delivery
Gene therapies have ushered in a new era of medical possibilities, offering hope to patients with previously untreatable conditions. Their high costs, however, have…

Going Non-Viral — Rethinking Gene Therapy Delivery
September 18, 2023
Gene therapies have ushered in a new era of medical possibilities, offering hope to patients with previously untreatable conditions. Their high costs, however, have…
Changing the Game for Obesity Treatment and Cardiovascular Care
Clinical trial data has demonstrated that the anti-obesity drug semaglutide, marketed for obesity and diabetes, could offer substantial protection against heart disease. The results…

Changing the Game for Obesity Treatment and Cardiovascular Care
September 11, 2023
Clinical trial data has demonstrated that the anti-obesity drug semaglutide, marketed for obesity and diabetes, could offer substantial protection against heart disease. The results…
In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking…

In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
August 30, 2023
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking…
Growing Food in the Dark for Mars Missions and More
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any long trip. As NASA gears up to send astronauts to Mars within the…

Growing Food in the Dark for Mars Missions and More
August 28, 2023
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any long trip. As NASA gears up to send astronauts to Mars within the…
Understanding Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ADME
Therapeutic oligonucleotides are important for altering targeted RNA pathways through a variety of mechanisms, making them a versatile tool in drug development. Understanding their…

Understanding Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ADME
August 23, 2023
Therapeutic oligonucleotides are important for altering targeted RNA pathways through a variety of mechanisms, making them a versatile tool in drug development. Understanding their…
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…