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Research Shows Coffee Drinkers May Enjoy Longer Lives
February 19, 2025
A fresh cup of coffee is a daily ritual for over 1 billion people around the world. Coffee isn’t just a morning treat; according…
Diet Changes to Slow Prostate Cancer? Omega-3 Study Has Promising Results
February 17, 2025
Men with early-stage prostate cancer may have a new tool to help slow disease progression. A Phase II trial led by researchers at the…
Gene Therapy Targets Mitochondria to Destroy Cancer Cells
February 10, 2025
Scientists have designed a new gene therapy strategy that uses an optogenetic approach to attack cancer cells from the inside. Optogenetics combines genetic engineering…
Squid-Inspired Microjet Device Could Enable More Direct Drug Delivery
February 3, 2025
A new type of drug delivery device in development could someday bypass the challenges and fears associated with certain types of injectable drugs. In…
Tiny Treadmills: Vampire Bats on the Go
January 29, 2025
In most mammals, the act of running is fueled primarily by the oxidization of carbohydrates and lipids, which are stored in the body as…
A Shot at Ending HIV: The Promise of Lenacapavir
January 27, 2025
HIV remains a global health crisis, infecting more than 1 million people annually. Although research has advanced to treat people who become infected, a…
Whale Clicks and Crow Caws: Can AI Help Humans Understand Animal Communication?
January 20, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we understand the natural world. By decoding the sounds of animals—whale clicks, elephant rumbles, or crow caws—scientists hope…
An Unintended Consequence of Intermittent Fasting: Reduced Hair Growth
January 15, 2025
Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular dietary adjustments around the world. Less of a “diet” and more of a “dietary…
Encouraging Preclinical Results Show Gene Therapy Reduces Seizures
January 13, 2025
California-based Capsida Biotherapeutics has reported promising preclinical results for CAP-002, its gene therapy for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) caused by mutations in the…
The Role of Fungi in Absorbing and Transferring Carbon
December 16, 2024
Travel to southwest London, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit Kew Gardens, a stunning botanical collection founded in 1840. The complex includes a…
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails So Much?
December 4, 2024
Dogs have been man’s best friend since they were first domesticated thousands of years ago. A friendly bark, a comforting nuzzle — dogs find…
New Antibiotic Could Simplify Gonorrhea Treatment
November 20, 2024
Gonorrhea is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections, with as many as 82 million new infections occurring worldwide each year. While not…
Linking a Rare Allergic Condition to Long-Lasting Hiccups
April 16, 2025
Hiccups always seem to strike at the least convenient time. Maybe you’re delivering an important presentation when you feel that telltale catch in your…
Researchers See Promise in First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
April 14, 2025
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues to grow, the supply of donor organs is failing to meet the need….
Slowing the Clock: Trial Delivers Hope in Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease
April 7, 2025
People with a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease can begin to experience memory loss and dementia starting in their 30s, 40s and 50s….
Snake Snack: Can Pythons Help Feed the World?
March 31, 2025
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new sustainable sources of protein. Experts estimate that 28.9 percent of the global population…
Bird Flu Continues to Evolve
March 26, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, was first identified in 1996 in China. Since then, the virus…
The Food Factor: How Diet Shapes Cancer Risk
March 24, 2025
New research continually adds to our knowledge of the effects of diet on cancer risk. Among recent findings, detailed below, are the protective effects…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
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…
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…
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…
