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FDA Approves New Drug for Food Allergies
August 21, 2024
For individuals with life-threatening food allergies, everyday activities like dining out and traveling can be tremendously stressful, as even the smallest traces of the…
Game-Changing Drug for Colon Cancer May Redefine Treatment
August 19, 2024
Clinical trial results show that pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug used to treat multiple types of cancer, can dramatically improve outcomes for patients with colorectal…
Using Brain Waves to Detect Pain
August 14, 2024
Chronic pain affects more than one-quarter of adults in the United States. This debilitating level of pain is difficult to treat for a number…
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…
There’s a New Bird Flu in Town
April 23, 2025
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continues to sweep through poultry farms in the United States. While…
Creatine’s Muscle Myth: New Study Deflates the Hype
April 21, 2025
Creatine has long been the darling of gym bros and supplement pros. Touted as a muscle-building powerhouse, it’s naturally produced by the liver, pancreas…
Linking a Rare Allergic Condition to Long-Lasting Hiccups
April 16, 2025
Hiccups always seem to strike at the least convenient time. Maybe you’re delivering an important presentation when you feel that telltale catch in your…
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…
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…
