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Jumping Genes: A New Frontier in Gene Editing
August 5, 2024
When CRISPR was discovered in 1987, it transformed biotech by offering a way to target genetic diseases thought to be untreatable. Although it has…
Going Cold Turkey — How a Week-Long Fast Affects Your Health
July 31, 2024
Advocates of fasting point to the potential health and longevity benefits, often citing results from animal studies. However, the impact of prolonged calorie restriction…
Experts Assess Risk of Avian Flu to Humans
July 29, 2024
United States agricultural hubs are currently facing an unprecedented outbreak of the H5N1 virus, more commonly known as the avian flu or “bird flu.”…
Mapping the Evolution of HIV Treatment and the Path to a Cure
July 24, 2024
In the early days of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, there was little hope. HIV infection, when untreated, damages the immune system, making…
Could an Exercise Pill Mimic the Benefits of an Active Lifestyle?
July 17, 2024
Regular exercise is a crucial element in maintaining lifelong health. Exercise promotes bone health, counteracts poor mood, and reduces the risk of chronic, life-threatening…
Taking the Javan Tiger by a Hair: DNA Evidence Suggests the Species Is Not Extinct
July 15, 2024
In the summer of 2019, Ripi Yanuar Fajar and his friends had a startling and memorable encounter. In Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, they came…
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma
July 8, 2024
In a pioneering first-in-human clinical trial, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida (UF) has shown promise in treating patients with…
Cheating & Cooperating: How Viruses Communicate
June 19, 2024
Since their discovery in the late 1800s, viruses have been considered simple organisms largely incapable of communication. But today’s virologists have changed their tune;…
RNA Editing: A Safer Alternative in Genetic Medicine?
June 17, 2024
RNA editing is emerging as a promising and potentially safer alternative to therapies that modify an individual’s DNA. In December 2023, patients were treated…
CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors
June 13, 2024
Around 200,000 people die from glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive type of cancerous brain tumor, each year. With a five-year overall survival…
The CAR-T Conundrum: Are Cutting-Edge Therapies Causing Cancer?
June 10, 2024
In November 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation into chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, questioning if these promising…
Weight Loss Rebounding: The Challenges of Stopping Obesity Drugs
June 3, 2024
Semaglutide, under the brand names Wegovy® and Ozempic®, has surged in popularity for its ability to help people lose weight and reduce the risk…
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…
Promising Clinical Trial Results Suggest a Path Forward in Treating DMD
November 18, 2024
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) devastates young lives. This progressive disease, stemming from mutations in the gene that encodes the protein dystrophin, weakens muscles and…
Early Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit from Leqembi
November 13, 2024
Like many neurodegenerative diseases, early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can greatly improve quality of life for individuals with the disease. Now,…
Sounding Out Disease: Using AI to Help Close the Diagnosis Gap for Millions with Tuberculosis
November 11, 2024
With millions of tuberculosis (TB) cases left undiagnosed each year due to limited healthcare access or incorrect diagnoses, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence…
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…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
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…
QPS India has achieved another significant milestone by successfully completing a scheduled inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from…
QPS Selects Ryght AI as an Exclusive AI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization and Automation while adding to Ryght’s global site network. Laguna Beach,…
