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Disabling the “Shield” That Enables Pancreatic Cancer
March 11, 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, highly lethal malignancy, with some of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers. In fact, per the Pancreatic…
The Persistent Parasite: Toxoplasma gondii’s Latent Brain Reservoir
March 2, 2026
Up to one-third of the world’s population carries Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite most people never realize they’ve encountered. Infection typically occurs through undercooked meat or…
Unseen Fat Could Ramp Up Cognitive Decline
February 23, 2026
Numerous studies have explored a correlation between obesity and brain health. The research suggests a connection between excess body fat and cognitive issues, including…
Nanoparticles That Clean House: A New Strategy for Eliminating Disease-Causing Proteins
February 16, 2026
What if some of the most stubborn diseases could be treated not by blocking harmful proteins, but by removing them altogether? Early research investigating…
Torching Cancer Using Tumors’ Own Immune Cells
February 9, 2026
Throughout the human body, in virtually every tissue and organ, white blood cells called macrophages are waging a constant battle. These hardworking immune cells…
Alzheimer’s Disease Tests the Limits of GLP-1 Drugs
February 2, 2026
For a few remarkable years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have seemed almost unstoppable. Originally designed to control blood sugar in diabetes, medications like semaglutide…
Enzyme of Death Kills Cancer Cells
January 26, 2026
Today’s cancer drugs are more sophisticated and accessible than ever before. But unfortunately, cancer drug resistance remains a life-threatening challenge for patients and cancer…
Scalable Kelp Farming Could Spur a New Wave of Medical Innovation
January 21, 2026
Kelp farming promises a rare combination of environmental benefit and economic opportunity. Researchers are investigating kelp and other seaweeds for a wide range of…
Meet the Mysterious Organisms Linking Complex Life
January 19, 2026
It’s humanity’s oldest, most controversial mystery: How did complex life emerge on Earth? Scientists know that the answer lies with eukaryotes, the multi-cellular life…
When Bird Flu Finds New Wings: Bats Enter the H5N1 Picture
January 12, 2026
Since emerging from China in 1996, bird flu has reshaped ecosystems in Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America. Now the virus has…
Cavities and Gum Disease Double Stroke Risk
December 17, 2025
Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is a global problem. Severe cases impact more than one billion people around the world, with…
Defying Gravity, Defending Health: Keeping Space Travel Healthy
December 10, 2025
NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were announced in September, following a highly competitive selection process involving more than 8,000 applicants. After completing their training,…
Is This the Long-Awaited Answer to Preeclampsia?
June 8, 2026
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, severe headaches, confusion, swelling, abdominal pain, and high protein in patients’ urine. If…
Inside the Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 1, 2026
The human gut contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms that help regulate digestion, metabolism, immunity and nervous system signaling. Increasingly, scientists believe this microbial ecosystem…
Flipping a Switch to Stop Chronic Pain
May 20, 2026
Public health experts estimate that up to 10 percent of adults are newly diagnosed with chronic pain, or ongoing pain that lasts longer than…
Clinical Trial Results Revive Long-Awaited Lyme Disease Vaccine Effort
May 13, 2026
After more than two decades without a human vaccine for Lyme disease, a new candidate is showing measurable progress. Clinical trial data reported by…
New Hope: Vitamin D Could Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes
May 11, 2026
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, best known for helping the body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones. However, a growing body of evidence…
The Hidden Neurological Cost of a Widely Used Pesticide
April 27, 2026
Parkinson’s disease has long been associated with environmental risk factors, but pinpointing specific culprits has proven difficult. Now, a growing body of evidence is…
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…