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Alzheimer’s Disease Tests the Limits of GLP-1 Drugs
February 2, 2026
For a few remarkable years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have seemed almost unstoppable. Originally designed to control blood sugar in diabetes, medications like semaglutide…
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 —…
SuperAgers Challenge Assumptions About Brain Aging
June 15, 2026
Memory loss is often viewed as an unavoidable consequence of aging. However, research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia challenges that assumption by examining a group…
Is This the Long-Awaited Answer to Preeclampsia?
June 8, 2026
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, severe headaches, confusion, swelling, abdominal pain, and high protein in patients’ urine. If…
Inside the Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 1, 2026
The human gut contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms that help regulate digestion, metabolism, immunity and nervous system signaling. Increasingly, scientists believe this microbial ecosystem…
Flipping a Switch to Stop Chronic Pain
May 20, 2026
Public health experts estimate that up to 10 percent of adults are newly diagnosed with chronic pain, or ongoing pain that lasts longer than…
Clinical Trial Results Revive Long-Awaited Lyme Disease Vaccine Effort
May 13, 2026
After more than two decades without a human vaccine for Lyme disease, a new candidate is showing measurable progress. Clinical trial data reported by…
New Hope: Vitamin D Could Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes
May 11, 2026
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, best known for helping the body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones. However, a growing body of evidence…
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…