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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,…
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…
Oncology Clinical Trials: Understanding Industry Challenges
May 8, 2024
In 2024, roughly 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer, per the National Cancer Institute. Given that stark statistic,…
Boosting Oncology Research with Artificial Intelligence
May 6, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of oncology, enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and accelerating drug development processes. AI and machine…
The Future of Oncology Treatment
May 1, 2024
The future of oncology holds immense promise, thanks to the tireless efforts of medical researchers. From innovative oncology drugs like antibody-drug conjugates to advancements…
Oncology Drug Development: The Current State of Affairs
April 29, 2024
Death rates for cancer are lower than ever, having declined as much as 33 percent since 1991. This is largely thanks to innovations in…
Hacking the Nervous System to Improve Cancer Treatment
April 22, 2024
The relationship between cancer and the nervous system has been a curiosity and mystery for nearly two centuries. Jean Cruveilhier’s initial observations in the…
Oncology Drug Development: A Short History
April 17, 2024
Humans have practiced oncology — the study and treatment of cancer — since long before the invention of the scalpel. The history of oncology…
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…