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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,…
When Old Diseases Roar Back: Understanding Diphtheria’s Resurgence
December 8, 2025
Diphtheria is a preventable bacterial disease that causes a thick membrane to form in the back of the throat, making swallowing and breathing difficult….
Kidney Stones, Gout and Snake Urine. Oh My.
December 1, 2025
Every living thing needs to get rid of nitrogen-based waste, but not every species does it the same way. Humans flush nitrogen compounds like…
Texting Has Revolutionized Patient Care After Hospital Discharge
November 19, 2025
Many patients need long-term, or post-acute, care after a hospital stay. Unfortunately, matching these patients with care facilities is a complicated process — one…
GLP-1s May Offer Hope for Substance Use Disorders
November 12, 2025
Recent research from the American Medical Association shows a staggering 500% increase in spending on a wildly popular class of drugs: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor…
Tiny Mineral, Big Impact: How Selenium Could Reinvent Rice Farming
November 10, 2025
For more than half the world’s population, rice is an essential staple. But the grain that sustains billions also exacts a steep price —…
Risks and Rewards: The Keto Diet Conundrum
November 3, 2025
The ketogenic diet turns conventional nutrition advice upside down. Instead of limiting fats, it encourages them — while slashing nearly all carbohydrates. The result…
The Surprising Genetic Feline Cancer Connection
April 20, 2026
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life: music and cats,” German scholar Albert Schweitzer once said. Even if you’re not…
Tracking Diabetes Risk With Data from Wearable Trackers
April 13, 2026
Emerging evidence suggests that data already captured by consumer wearables can detect early metabolic dysfunction long before standard clinical tests raise alarms. By combining…
Your Coffee Habit Might Lower Dementia Risk
April 6, 2026
If you can’t imagine hauling yourself out of bed without a cup of coffee, don’t fret: Your daily caffeine habit may lower your risk…
Six Molecules, Two Years: The RNA That May Predict Survival
March 30, 2026
In a study of more than 1,200 adults aged 71 and older, researchers identified a small group of RNA molecules that can predict short-term…
Unexpected Alliance: When Predators and Prey Team Up
March 23, 2026
If popular media is to be believed, life under the sea involves dodging aggressive apex predators — vicious sharks, thrashing saltwater crocodiles, and territorial…
Brewing Immunity: The Science and Controversy of Vaccine Beer
March 16, 2026
For more than 15 years, virologist Chris Buck has worked to develop a vaccine against BK polyomavirus, a pathogen that quietly infects most people…
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…