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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…
Types of Gene Therapy
July 12, 2023
Broadly speaking, the term “gene therapy” refers to techniques that seek to treat or prevent disease by modifying, manipulating, or altering the genetic material…
Donanemab Shows Promise in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
July 10, 2023
In announcing positive results from a trial evaluating donanemab, Eli Lilly reported that the monoclonal antibody drug slowed cognitive decline among people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
The History of Gene Therapy
July 5, 2023
The promise and potential of gene therapy have gone through several iterations since the 1960s, when scientists first hypothesized that introducing DNA sequences into…
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Restore Memory After Brain Injury?
June 28, 2023
With a deep brain stimulation device called a “memory prosthesis,” researchers hope that they may one day be able to improve memory in people…
Investigating the Impact of Artificial Light on Arctic Marine Life in Winter
June 26, 2023
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently,…
Research Examines the Mystery of End-of-Life Brain Activity
June 19, 2023
What happens in the brain on the verge of death? For hundreds of years, stories told by people who have come back from the…
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,…
Advances in Treating Autoimmune Diseases Focus on Restoring Immune Tolerance
March 4, 2024
For decades, the battle against autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis has been an uphill struggle. Conventional treatments most often…
Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Obesity and Mortality
February 26, 2024
Research using data from a large U.S. health survey has disrupted conventional thinking about body mass index (BMI) and its role in predicting all-cause…
Fighting Disease Transmission From Humans to Chimpanzees: A Critical Conservation Effort
February 19, 2024
When a human virus was identified as the source of a 2017 respiratory disease outbreak among chimps at Uganda’s Kibale National Park, the discovery…
Could Newly Identified Genetic Variant Hold the Key to Metabolic Health?
February 14, 2024
Lurking among the vast genetic holdings of the UK Biobank data, researchers uncovered a potential gem — a gene variant linked to cardiometabolic health….
“It’s Incredible” — Breakthrough Spinal Implant Restores Walking Ability Lost Due to Parkinson’s Disease
February 12, 2024
Marc, a 63-year-old from Bordeaux, France, has lived with Parkinson’s disease for more than two decades. The disease had increasingly hindered his mobility, causing…
“Like Day and Night” — CRISPR’s Life-Changing Potential in Sickle Cell Disease
February 5, 2024
A groundbreaking gene editing therapy for sickle cell disease from CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
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),…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 26, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new laboratory…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 10, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new clinical…
NEWARK, Delaware, May 21, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), continues to expand and align its…
