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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…
Rough Seas: Norovirus Outbreaks Surge on Cruise Ships and Beyond
March 17, 2025
Cruise ships are seeing a surge in norovirus outbreaks this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which publishes details of the…
Pharma Strikes Back at Compounding Pharmacies
March 12, 2025
Skim the pharma news outlet of your choice, and it’s clear that compounding pharmacies have been making headlines. These pharmacies typically provide one of…
Tracing the Sexome: How Our Bacteria Linger After Sex
March 10, 2025
Human bodies are home to vast microbial ecosystems. New research from Murdoch University in Australia reveals that during sexual contact, individuals exchange unique bacterial…
Eyeing Potential Risks: Investigating Vision Changes Linked to GLP-1 Drugs
March 3, 2025
Millions of people take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide to manage diabetes and obesity. These drugs have transformed weight loss…
AI Mammography May Be the Future of Breast Cancer Screening
February 26, 2025
In mammography, “density” refers to the amount of dense tissue present in the breast, as measured on a standard mammogram. Dense tissue, such as…
Ultraprocessed Food: How Diet Raises Osteoarthritis Risk
February 24, 2025
Ultraprocessed foods do more than add extra pounds. A new study reveals they also weaken muscles, as fat increases and strength decreases. Even if…
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…
Unanswered Questions: Mysterious Cluster of Brain Tumors Investigated at Massachusetts Hospital
June 2, 2025
Six nurses working on the fifth-floor maternity unit at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with benign brain tumors, sparking concern about a…
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Outbreak Sparks Concern
May 21, 2025
Prion diseases are rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disorders caused by infectious protein particles called prions. While these diseases can affect both humans and animals, they…
A Double-Edged Cure: Antibiotics Linked to Childhood Asthma and Allergies
May 19, 2025
Antibiotics, revered as critical defenders against bacterial infections, might harbor an unexpected threat, particularly to very young children. New findings published in the Journal…
Chew on This: How Chewing Gum Could Fight the Flu
May 14, 2025
Cold and flu medicine likely isn’t your idea of a tasty treat. But what if tackling the flu was as easy as chewing a…
Silent Infection: The Rare Risk of Rabies Transmission from Organ Transplantation
May 12, 2025
A routine kidney transplant took a tragic turn when a Michigan resident died as a result of contracting rabies from the donated organ. This…
Ticked Off: The Hidden Risk of Red Meat Allergy from Tick Bites
May 5, 2025
Black-legged ticks are known for carrying bacterial diseases, including Lyme disease. New research suggests that their bite can also trigger alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also…
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…
