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Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of COVID Lockdowns
In the wake of the economic and human costs of the COVID-19 pandemic and governments’ responses to the virus, researchers have tried to evaluate…
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Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of COVID Lockdowns
October 24, 2022
In the wake of the economic and human costs of the COVID-19 pandemic and governments’ responses to the virus, researchers have tried to evaluate…
FDA Sanctions First Interchangeable Biosimilar Sans Switching Study
In August 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cimerli™ (ranibizumab-eqrn) as a biosimilar for Lucentis® (ranibizumab). In a time when high prescription…
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FDA Sanctions First Interchangeable Biosimilar Sans Switching Study
October 17, 2022
In August 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cimerli™ (ranibizumab-eqrn) as a biosimilar for Lucentis® (ranibizumab). In a time when high prescription…
Amid Polio Outbreaks Around the World, Public Health Leaders Continue to Sound the Alarm
“Polio anywhere is a risk to people everywhere.” This public health mantra gets to the root of the problem. Polio remains endemic in Afghanistan…
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Amid Polio Outbreaks Around the World, Public Health Leaders Continue to Sound the Alarm
October 10, 2022
“Polio anywhere is a risk to people everywhere.” This public health mantra gets to the root of the problem. Polio remains endemic in Afghanistan…
Lymphatic Delivery Offers Potential Perks for Kinase Inhibitors and Other Cancer Drugs
A potential new cancer drug delivery method — through the gut’s lymphatic system rather than blood vessels — could improve treatment outcomes and reduce…
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Lymphatic Delivery Offers Potential Perks for Kinase Inhibitors and Other Cancer Drugs
October 3, 2022
A potential new cancer drug delivery method — through the gut’s lymphatic system rather than blood vessels — could improve treatment outcomes and reduce…
Burden of Disease by Social Status
Inequality in the United States has never been more apparent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time when higher income…
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Burden of Disease by Social Status
September 28, 2022
Inequality in the United States has never been more apparent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time when higher income…
Robotic Jumper Scales Tall Buildings in a Single Bound
Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity, a new jumping robot can reach a height of 30 meters (100 feet),…
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Robotic Jumper Scales Tall Buildings in a Single Bound
September 26, 2022
Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity, a new jumping robot can reach a height of 30 meters (100 feet),…
More Simple Rabies Test Could Reduce Rabies Deaths
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rabies virus leads to an estimated 59,000 human deaths globally each year. This…
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More Simple Rabies Test Could Reduce Rabies Deaths
September 21, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rabies virus leads to an estimated 59,000 human deaths globally each year. This…
It Took Time, But Ionis Made Antisense Therapy Make Sense
Although antisense therapy — using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to control protein function — has generated controversy and skepticism over the years, it is now…
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It Took Time, But Ionis Made Antisense Therapy Make Sense
September 19, 2022
Although antisense therapy — using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to control protein function — has generated controversy and skepticism over the years, it is now…
Holding Out Hope for a Deal on Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Drug
Although a new injectable anti-HIV drug, cabotegravir, could be instrumental in drastically reducing the spread of disease, its price tag may render the drug…
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Holding Out Hope for a Deal on Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Drug
September 11, 2022
Although a new injectable anti-HIV drug, cabotegravir, could be instrumental in drastically reducing the spread of disease, its price tag may render the drug…
How Ancient Wolves Evolved into Man’s Best Friend
If you compare a pack of fearsome ancient wolves with a pack of modern-day chihuahuas, it’s clear that domesticated dogs have evolved almost beyond…
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How Ancient Wolves Evolved into Man’s Best Friend
August 29, 2022
If you compare a pack of fearsome ancient wolves with a pack of modern-day chihuahuas, it’s clear that domesticated dogs have evolved almost beyond…
Could Bear Serum Help the Bedridden?
Prolonged periods of rest are essential for the sick and those recovering from surgery, but bed rest takes its toll on human bodies. Animal…
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Could Bear Serum Help the Bedridden?
August 22, 2022
Prolonged periods of rest are essential for the sick and those recovering from surgery, but bed rest takes its toll on human bodies. Animal…
Study Finds Norovirus Could Spread Through Saliva
Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis, causing an estimated 685 million cases each year. The virus can lead to severe illness…
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Study Finds Norovirus Could Spread Through Saliva
August 17, 2022
Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis, causing an estimated 685 million cases each year. The virus can lead to severe illness…
In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking…
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In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
August 30, 2023
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking…
Growing Food in the Dark for Mars Missions and More
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any long trip. As NASA gears up to send astronauts to Mars within the…
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Growing Food in the Dark for Mars Missions and More
August 28, 2023
Every traveler knows that meal-planning is an important part of any long trip. As NASA gears up to send astronauts to Mars within the…
Understanding Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ADME
Therapeutic oligonucleotides are important for altering targeted RNA pathways through a variety of mechanisms, making them a versatile tool in drug development. Understanding their…
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Understanding Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ADME
August 23, 2023
Therapeutic oligonucleotides are important for altering targeted RNA pathways through a variety of mechanisms, making them a versatile tool in drug development. Understanding their…
Vaccine-Derived Polio: A Persistent Threat Amid Eradication Progress
The global effort to eradicate wild poliovirus has made significant strides. Type 2 was declared eradicated in 2015 and type 3 in 2019. Only…
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Vaccine-Derived Polio: A Persistent Threat Amid Eradication Progress
August 21, 2023
The global effort to eradicate wild poliovirus has made significant strides. Type 2 was declared eradicated in 2015 and type 3 in 2019. Only…
This Is Your Brain on Menopause — How Hormonal Changes Affect Brain Health
The interaction between menopause and the brain has long been underestimated, but recent research is shedding light on the neurological changes occurring during this…
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This Is Your Brain on Menopause — How Hormonal Changes Affect Brain Health
August 14, 2023
The interaction between menopause and the brain has long been underestimated, but recent research is shedding light on the neurological changes occurring during this…
For Babies Waiting for a Donor Heart, Could Xenotransplantation Extend Survival?
eGenesis, a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is experimenting in the field of xenotransplantation by transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into infant baboons. The company’s…
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For Babies Waiting for a Donor Heart, Could Xenotransplantation Extend Survival?
August 7, 2023
eGenesis, a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is experimenting in the field of xenotransplantation by transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into infant baboons. The company’s…
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),…
Introduction RNA based drugs are a promising new class of therapeutics with tremendous potential for treating a wide range of diseases. There are various…
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…