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Could a New Gap-Free Human Genome Make Personal DNA Sequencing “Routine” Care?
June 20, 2022
In 2003, while recognizing the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix, researchers announced that the human genome had been sequenced —…
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…
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;…
RNA Editing: A Safer Alternative in Genetic Medicine?
June 17, 2024
RNA editing is emerging as a promising and potentially safer alternative to therapies that modify an individual’s DNA. In December 2023, patients were treated…
CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors
June 13, 2024
Around 200,000 people die from glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive type of cancerous brain tumor, each year. With a five-year overall survival…
The CAR-T Conundrum: Are Cutting-Edge Therapies Causing Cancer?
June 10, 2024
In November 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation into chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, questioning if these promising…
Weight Loss Rebounding: The Challenges of Stopping Obesity Drugs
June 3, 2024
Semaglutide, under the brand names Wegovy® and Ozempic®, has surged in popularity for its ability to help people lose weight and reduce the risk…
Novo Nordisk Offers a New Contender in Weight Management — in Pill Form
May 20, 2024
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced promising early results for amycretin, a novel oral weight loss medication. This new drug appears to…
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…
GRONINGEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS) today announced a significant renewal of its elemental bioanalysis infrastructure through the acquisition of two PerkinElmer NexION® 2200…
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…