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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…
Back to the Egg — Searching for a Low-Cost COVID-19 Vaccine
July 5, 2021
In much of the developed world where COVID-19 vaccination rates have been relatively high, reported COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly. For developing countries where…
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…
Tiny Biobots Have Potential to Heal Damaged Brain Cells
January 10, 2024
When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something out of a horrifying science fiction novel, but a team of researchers is…
Feline Folly: Scottish Wildcats Face Extinction After Interbreeding with Domestic Cats
January 8, 2024
In Scotland, the European wildcat, which is about 20% bigger than domestic cats, with denser fur and a thick, blunt tail, is a symbol…
Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy and Obesity
December 13, 2023
Gene therapy offers hope for treating a wide range of inherited and acquired diseases and conditions, ranging from muscular dystrophy to obesity. Gene therapy…
Gene Therapy for Hemophilia
December 8, 2023
Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder characterized by the absence or malfunction of blood clotting factors, which can lead to severe and sometimes…
Serving Up Insects as a Sustainable Protein Alternative
December 5, 2023
As Earth’s growing population strains farmers’ capacity to produce high-quality protein sources and expanding livestock production threatens the environment, edible insects are emerging as…
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…