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RNAi Breakthrough in Heart Disease Treatment
August 12, 2024
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, which specializes in developing RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics to treat genetic diseases, has announced promising clinical trial results for their drug Amvuttra®…
How Genetics Helped Solve the Mystery of the Ultra-Rare Brown Panda
August 7, 2024
While China’s black and white pandas are famous as symbols of diplomacy and conservation, their lesser-known and extremely rare brown and white relatives have…
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…
Researchers See Promise in First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
April 14, 2025
As the number of people in need of liver transplantation continues to grow, the supply of donor organs is failing to meet the need….
Slowing the Clock: Trial Delivers Hope in Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease
April 7, 2025
People with a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease can begin to experience memory loss and dementia starting in their 30s, 40s and 50s….
Snake Snack: Can Pythons Help Feed the World?
March 31, 2025
As the world’s human population expands, scientists are searching for new sustainable sources of protein. Experts estimate that 28.9 percent of the global population…
Bird Flu Continues to Evolve
March 26, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, was first identified in 1996 in China. Since then, the virus…
The Food Factor: How Diet Shapes Cancer Risk
March 24, 2025
New research continually adds to our knowledge of the effects of diet on cancer risk. Among recent findings, detailed below, are the protective effects…
Rough Seas: Norovirus Outbreaks Surge on Cruise Ships and Beyond
March 17, 2025
Cruise ships are seeing a surge in norovirus outbreaks this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which publishes details of the…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
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…
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…
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…
