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Do Weight Loss Drugs Actually Make You Healthier?
August 27, 2025
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, more commonly known as GLP-1 drugs or GLP-1s, have skyrocketed in popularity, with usage up nearly 600 percent over…
The Cool Code: How Your Skin Sends a Chill to the Brain
August 25, 2025
Your skin isn’t just a passive shield—it’s a finely tuned sensor, and scientists have now mapped the full circuit that lets you feel a…
Does Past Flu Exposure Protect Against the Bird Flu?
August 18, 2025
As avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to circulate globally, researchers are examining the possibility of cross-protection from past seasonal flu infections. While it’s…
The Role of AI in the Fight Against Cancer
August 13, 2025
Picture your GPS system of choice — Google Maps, Apple Maps, and the like. You plug in a location, follow the directions, and arrive…
Building Emotions Into AI Could Foster Greater Cooperation
August 11, 2025
New research suggests a welcome alternative to the robot overlord scenario that many people fear could result from the increased integration of AI into…
A Gut Feeling About Heart Disease: Microbial Molecule Linked to Atherosclerosis
August 6, 2025
New research suggests that gut bacteria may play a role in increasing the risk of heart disease. Scientists have reported that certain microbes in…
Biochemical Breakthrough Turns Plastic Waste into Painkillers
July 28, 2025
In an innovative twist on recycling, scientists have coaxed bacteria into converting discarded plastic bottles into paracetamol, the active ingredient in widely used painkillers….
Improve Your Diet One Bite at a Time
July 23, 2025
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Eat less, move more.” But when it comes to nutrition, eating less isn’t always better — at least,…
Cracking Cancer’s Spread: New Target Identified to Block Bone Metastasis
July 21, 2025
Cancer’s cruelest trick might be its ability to migrate from its initial site and invade other organs and systems, with bones being one of…
What Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank?
July 16, 2025
You walk into a room with a purpose, but then forget what you planned to do there. You open your phone to text a…
Oncology: How Losing the Y Chromosome Affects Outcomes
July 14, 2025
Hair thinning and loss are highly visible and common changes associated with aging in men. At the same time, many men experience cellular changes…
Solving the Protein Puzzle: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
July 7, 2025
From protein shakes to high-protein plans like the Paleo and Atkins diets, protein is all the rage for building muscle and losing weight. However,…
Brewing Immunity: The Science and Controversy of Vaccine Beer
March 16, 2026
For more than 15 years, virologist Chris Buck has worked to develop a vaccine against BK polyomavirus, a pathogen that quietly infects most people…
Disabling the “Shield” That Enables Pancreatic Cancer
March 11, 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, highly lethal malignancy, with some of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers. In fact, per the Pancreatic…
The Persistent Parasite: Toxoplasma gondii’s Latent Brain Reservoir
March 2, 2026
Up to one-third of the world’s population carries Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite most people never realize they’ve encountered. Infection typically occurs through undercooked meat or…
Unseen Fat Could Ramp Up Cognitive Decline
February 23, 2026
Numerous studies have explored a correlation between obesity and brain health. The research suggests a connection between excess body fat and cognitive issues, including…
Nanoparticles That Clean House: A New Strategy for Eliminating Disease-Causing Proteins
February 16, 2026
What if some of the most stubborn diseases could be treated not by blocking harmful proteins, but by removing them altogether? Early research investigating…
Torching Cancer Using Tumors’ Own Immune Cells
February 9, 2026
Throughout the human body, in virtually every tissue and organ, white blood cells called macrophages are waging a constant battle. These hardworking immune cells…
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…