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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…
From Shark Tank to Pharmaceuticals: Billionaire Mark Cuban Makes a Leap for Affordable Medicines
April 4, 2022
Mark Cuban is spearheading an effort to widen Americans’ access to generic pharmaceuticals, adding a direct-to-consumer online pharmacy to the Mark Cuban Cost Plus…
How Can Guidelines Keep Pace with Science? “Living Evidence” May Help
March 28, 2022
Traditionally, the review and updating of medical guidelines have relied on a “systematic review” – a publication following a formal synthesis of data from…
New Draft FDA Guidance on ADC Pharmacology
March 23, 2022
The market for antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, is hotter than ever before. In response, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new guidance on clinical…
Lilly/Entos Deal Reinforces the Significance of Delivery Mechanisms for Nucleic Acid-Based Therapies
March 21, 2022
As part of a research partnership aimed at improving the delivery of nucleic acid-based therapies targeting nervous system diseases, American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly…
Gene Deserts May Hold an Oasis — a Cure for HIV
March 14, 2022
In human cells infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), virus particles can leave behind part of their genetic material, which gets incorporated into…
New AstraZeneca Drug for HER2-Low Breast Cancer Aces Phase III Trial
March 9, 2022
Infographics Not all cancer cases are created equal. As the medical community hones in on better, less invasive cancer treatments, differentiating between different types…
Superbugs Emerging as Super-Big Problem, Demand Urgent Attention
March 7, 2022
Results of a comprehensive global study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) show that infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria — also known as “superbugs” — were…
Longhorn Beetles, 200-Year-Old Fish, and How Genetics Drive Genomic Diversity
March 2, 2022
The sternotomis callais beetle, otherwise known as the flat-faced longhorn beetle, resides in Central Africa. Rockfish, a species of fish known for their long…
Meet the Xenobots, Living Robots That Can Reproduce
February 28, 2022
“Life finds a way.” Those were the prophetic words of Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park. Now, as researchers discover that…
“It’s Incredible” — Breakthrough Spinal Implant Restores Walking Ability Lost Due to Parkinson’s Disease
February 12, 2024
Marc, a 63-year-old from Bordeaux, France, has lived with Parkinson’s disease for more than two decades. The disease had increasingly hindered his mobility, causing…
“Like Day and Night” — CRISPR’s Life-Changing Potential in Sickle Cell Disease
February 5, 2024
A groundbreaking gene editing therapy for sickle cell disease from CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Pharma’s Expanding Arsenal Against Mosquitoes — the World’s Deadliest Creatures
January 29, 2024
Although mosquitoes measure less than an inch and weigh a mere 2.5 milligrams, the disease burdens they carry make them the “deadliest animal on…
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…
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…
