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Tiny Biobots Have Potential to Heal Damaged Brain Cells
January 10, 2024
When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something out of a horrifying science fiction novel, but a team of researchers is…
Feline Folly: Scottish Wildcats Face Extinction After Interbreeding with Domestic Cats
January 8, 2024
In Scotland, the European wildcat, which is about 20% bigger than domestic cats, with denser fur and a thick, blunt tail, is a symbol…
Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy and Obesity
December 13, 2023
Gene therapy offers hope for treating a wide range of inherited and acquired diseases and conditions, ranging from muscular dystrophy to obesity. Gene therapy…
Gene Therapy for Hemophilia
December 8, 2023
Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder characterized by the absence or malfunction of blood clotting factors, which can lead to severe and sometimes…
Serving Up Insects as a Sustainable Protein Alternative
December 5, 2023
As Earth’s growing population strains farmers’ capacity to produce high-quality protein sources and expanding livestock production threatens the environment, edible insects are emerging as…
Across Global Vaccine Research and Development, Recombinant Technology Takes the Lead
November 20, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting public health. This blog provides an overview of current vaccine research and development…
Gene Therapy for Blood Cancer
November 15, 2023
Blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma are caused by mutations in the DNA of blood cells. These mutations cause normal blood cells to change into…
PF4 Offers Hope for Rejuvenating Aging Brains and Combatting Cognitive Decline
November 13, 2023
Three separate research studies point to a small protein, platelet-derived chemokine platelet factor 4 (PF4), as a possible tool for combating cognitive decline in…
Gene Therapy for Ocular Disease
November 8, 2023
Gene therapy for ocular disease is a rapidly evolving field with promise as a treatment option for various genetic and acquired eye diseases. It…
The Buzz on Genetically Modified Mosquitoes vs Malaria
November 6, 2023
Malaria has been a devastating disease throughout history, claiming between 150 to 300 million lives in the 20th century alone. Despite significant progress in…
Messenger RNA Delivery by Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)
November 1, 2023
What are they? Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are a crucial component in the delivery of RNA drugs, including mRNA-based therapeutics and small interfering RNA (siRNA)…
mRNA Delivery by Viral Vectors
October 25, 2023
What is it? mRNA delivery by viral vectors is a promising approach in the field of gene therapy and vaccine development. Viral vectors are…
New Cancer Treatment Modality Goes into Phase I
September 18, 2024
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, making the search for effective treatments an urgent imperative for the medical community….
Breaking Ground in Cancer Treatment: First T-Cell Therapy Approved for Solid Tumors
September 16, 2024
Tecelra®, the first engineered T-cell therapy for solid tumors, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for advanced MAGE-A4+ synovial sarcoma…
Medicare Price Cuts Promise Relief to Seniors
September 9, 2024
In a historic move, the White House announced steep price reductions for ten prescription drugs under Medicare thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)….
Can Repeat Dosing with RNA Medicines Be Curative?
August 26, 2024
Exsilio Therapeutics, a Boston-based biotech startup, has secured $82 million in funding and hopes to target genetic conditions with a new approach to gene…
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…
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…
