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Airborne Coronavirus Discovered in China – Could It Transmit the Novel Coronavirus?
May 6, 2020
Earlier this week, we discussed an aerosolized droplet study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and the National Institutes of…
Aerosolized Droplet Study
April 29, 2020
Can the Novel Coronavirus Spread Through Speaking? There are conflicting opinions on whether the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be spread…
Novel Coronavirus Testing: Part II
April 27, 2020
Serology Testing “Test, test, test,” was the singular message from the World Health Organization’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during remarks on the coronavirus pandemic…
Novel Coronavirus Testing: Part I
April 20, 2020
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing is the crucial first step to identifying and treating COVID-19. In the past few months, uncertainty has…
Clinical Trials: Coronavirus Impact and FDA Guidelines
April 13, 2020
The spread of the coronavirus is affecting every facet of the pharmaceutical industry — including clinical trials that are currently underway or scheduled for…
Selecting a CRO for Chronic Disease Drug Development Using Small Molecules
April 1, 2020
Though not as buzzworthy as biologics or some other trendy therapies, small molecules (i.e., organic compounds with a low molecular weight) make up the…
Beauty and the Bacteria: Mechanical Forces in a Multispecies Biofilm Colony
March 30, 2020
Diverse, abundant microbial communities are found across all of the earth’s ecosystems, from the human intestinal tract to deep water hydrothermal vents to rainforest…
Solanezumab Study Misses the Mark for the Fourth Time
March 17, 2020
Last month, American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly ended its fourth study investigating the effectiveness of solanezumab, a potential drug therapy for people with mild cognitive…
CAR-T and CRISPR Cancer Trial Shows Promise
March 2, 2020
There is new hope for future innovation in the fast-moving field of cancer immunotherapy. Earlier this month, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and…
Gene Therapy Innovation Strongly Encouraged by FDA with New Guidances
February 10, 2020
On January 28, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the release of six final guidances on gene therapy manufacturing and the…
The Value of a Startup Incubator
January 20, 2020
Building a successful company from scratch will always be difficult, but it helps to begin the journey in an affordable, welcoming space that provides…
Aiding in the Development of Cardiovascular Drugs
January 13, 2020
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. In fact, about 17.9…
Researchers Hack Bacterial Syringe-Like System for Potential Drug Delivery
June 14, 2023
Some viruses and bacteria use a syringe-like system to infect host cells. Scientists have found a way to repurpose this system to deliver therapeutic…
Rare Genetic Mutation Offers Clues for Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
June 12, 2023
Researchers have found a rare genetic mutation that provided protection against early-onset dementia in a man that was otherwise at high risk. Furthermore, although…
Wilson Disease: A Rare Genetic Condition with Serious Consequences
June 5, 2023
Wilson disease is a rare genetic disease marked by the gradual accumulation of excess copper in the body, primarily in the liver, brain, eyes,…
Skin Cancer Risk Concerningly High in Millennials & Gen Xers
May 24, 2023
Infographics A recent scientific survey conducted by DermTech, Inc. identified a number of alarming trends concerning the sun exposure habits and skin health knowledge…
Can the Bat Genome Inform Pandemic Prevention?
May 17, 2023
Research on the link between bats and human health has gained significant attention in recent years due to the outbreaks of a number of…
Hormone Could Be Key to Accelerated Sobering and Recovery from Alcohol Poisoning
May 8, 2023
For thousands of years, people have been searching for an antidote to consuming too much alcohol — an intervention that could accelerate the sobering…
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…