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When Will COVID End?
September 15, 2021
Eighteen months have passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The pandemic has upended society as we…
A Genetic Game-Changer in Treating Obesity
September 13, 2021
An estimated 650 million adults live with obesity today, which puts those individuals at increased risk for some of the leading causes of death…
How SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Infection So Efficiently | Part 1 – The Spike Protein
August 30, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, the scientific community learns more about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and plans to use that information to…
How the Delta Variant May Impact COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
August 25, 2021
About 2,238,462 travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints on August 1, 2021. Per TSA data, that’s nearly three times the number of…
Clinical Trial Shows In Vivo CRISPR-Cas9 Therapy Effective Against Rare Disease
August 22, 2021
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) is a rare but fatal disease marked by clumping and accumulation of mutated, misfolded transthyretin proteins in peripheral nerves and…
Could Giraffes Advance Human Genetic Research?
August 18, 2021
Depending on your perspective, giraffes are either the world’s most graceful animal or a baffling, doe-eyed sloppy eater. (This could depend largely on whether…
The SARS-CoV-2 Jump from Bats to Humans and What It Tells Us
August 16, 2021
Scientists involved in the search for the source of SARS-CoV-2 have pointed to a “jump” from bats occurring in and around Wuhan, China. Whether…
The Common Cold vs. COVID-19
August 11, 2021
You wake up with a congested nose, an annoying cough, and body aches. You’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – and yet, you can’t help…
New Migraine Drugs Could Have Life-Changing Effects
July 28, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that migraines, or severe headaches, affect more than 15 percent of U.S. adults. That…
Is SARS-CoV-2 Evolving to Evade Vaccines?
July 26, 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread rapidly following its first reported incidence in 2019, and since that time, several variants of the virus have circulated…
Deadly Candida Auris Found in Nature for the First Time
July 19, 2021
Since its first reported occurrence in 2009, the fungus Candida auris quickly spread worldwide. Now it is found in more than 34 countries and…
At Long Last, an Effective Malaria Vaccine
July 12, 2021
Malaria has long been one of the most threatening diseases in the tropical world. About 229 million cases were recorded in 2019, and 409,000…
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
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
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
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
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…
Vaccine-Derived Polio: A Persistent Threat Amid Eradication Progress
August 21, 2023
The global effort to eradicate wild poliovirus has made significant strides. Type 2 was declared eradicated in 2015 and type 3 in 2019. Only…
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…
