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Tips for Attending Virtual Conferences
July 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that many people work. Not only have an unprecedented number of employees been tasked with working…
The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and COVID-19
July 16, 2020
How can these ancient arthropods play a vital role in ending a global pandemic? The Atlantic horseshoe crab, or Limulus polyphemus, is one of…
CLIA Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 13, 2020
During the ongoing pandemic, all COVID-19-related testing used for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, or for a health assessment, must adhere to…
Flortaucipir PET Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
July 1, 2020
In the April 27th issue of JAMA Neurology, researchers released new data that suggests 18F-flortaucipir positron emission topography (PET) can help clinicians diagnose late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease…
Repetitive Negative Thinking Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 29, 2020
According to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, cognitive decline and the deposition of harmful proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s Disease…
Research Breakthrough: Antibodies for the Quantification of Amyloid Beta Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 22, 2020
Researchers have designed an antibody that can identify toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells. A collaboration of scientists from the University of Cambridge,…
Proteomic Analysis Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cerebral Atherosclerosis Research
June 15, 2020
RNA sequencing studies of thousands of post mortem human brain samples have generated massive datasets for use in medical research. These studies implicate many…
FDA Guidance Documents for COVID-19
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As the novel coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and impact communities around the globe,…
Protein Shapes in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
June 8, 2020
Proteins — large molecules made up of amino acids — do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function,…
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Through exRNA Biomarkers
June 1, 2020
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is estimated to affect around 50 million people worldwide. AD is most prevalent in North America and…
Can Llama Antibodies Help Fight SARS-CoV-2?
May 28, 2020
Winter is a llama who lives on a farm in Ghent, Belgium — and she may be a vital figure in the fight against…
Racing Against the Clock: Developing Monoclonal Antibodies During a Pandemic
May 26, 2020
Between the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the SARS, H1N1 and HIV/AIDS epidemics all taking place within the last 50 years, major infectious disease outbreaks…
Costly, Life-Changing Type 1 Diabetes Drug Delays Disease, Receives FDA Approval
January 16, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved teplizumab-mzw (TZIELD™), a drug developed by New Jersey-based Provention Bio to delay the onset of type…
A Breakthrough in Converting Brain Waves to Speech
January 11, 2023
A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals…
The Modern Quest for the Fountain of Youth
January 9, 2023
Quests for anti-aging solutions, usually the stuff of science fiction, have been revived with research into cellular reprogramming. More than 15 years ago, researchers…
Attacking KRAS Proteins to Kill Cancer
December 14, 2022
Recent advancements have led to the development of new cancer therapies that target mutations in KRAS proteins, which were once considered untreatable. In 2021,…
Offering Pain Relief Without Opioids, Vertex’s Sodium Channel Blocker Advances
December 12, 2022
Opioid pain relievers are highly addictive, contributing to high rates of opioid use disorder and overdose. According to the World Health Organization, opioid use…
Children with Retinitis Pigmentosa to See the World
December 7, 2022
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative eye condition that slowly destroys the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. For Canadian couple…
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…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
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…
QPS India has achieved another significant milestone by successfully completing a scheduled inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from…
QPS Selects Ryght AI as an Exclusive AI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization and Automation while adding to Ryght’s global site network. Laguna Beach,…
