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How the FDA Is Accelerating COVID-19 Testing and Treatments
August 5, 2020
Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many governmental agencies and public health officials around the world have worked tirelessly to protect public health….
Using Video Games for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
August 3, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diagnosed based on classical motor symptoms, including bradykinesia (slowed movement and loss of spontaneous movement), muscular rigidity, resting tremors and…
Studying Lab-Grown Miniature Organs to Understand COVID-19
July 27, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 has a certain versatility in invading organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and liver. Physicians treating patients and scientists in research settings are…
Advances in Smoking Cessation
July 20, 2020
Predictive, Diagnostic, and Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers Tobacco products kill more than five million people each year. Up to half of regular tobacco users eventually die…
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,…
For Babies Waiting for a Donor Heart, Could Xenotransplantation Extend Survival?
August 7, 2023
eGenesis, a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is experimenting in the field of xenotransplantation by transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into infant baboons. The company’s…
Could the Next Blockbuster Drug be Designed by Artificial Intelligence?
July 31, 2023
Developing a new drug is a lengthy, difficult, and inefficient process. It is characterized by high costs and a substantial failure rate. Only one out…
Benefits of Gene Therapy
July 26, 2023
Gene therapy focuses on preventing or curing genetic conditions by manipulating the genetic material in living cells. For people with certain medical conditions, gene…
Research Reveals Yellow Crazy Ants’ Intriguing Chimerism
July 24, 2023
Yellow crazy ants are known for their frenzied movements following disturbances. While this interesting feature is what gave them their name, a groundbreaking international…
What Diseases or Conditions Can Gene Therapy Treat?
July 20, 2023
Gene therapy holds great promise for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions. By manipulating the genetic material within cells, gene…
Early Study Shows Lower Dementia Risk Linked to Shingles Vaccine
July 17, 2023
Adding to research suggesting that vaccines for certain viral diseases may make someone less vulnerable to dementia later in life, a recent study demonstrates an association…
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…