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New Draft FDA Guidance on ADC Pharmacology
The market for antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, is hotter than ever before. In response, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new guidance on clinical…
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New Draft FDA Guidance on ADC Pharmacology
March 23, 2022
The market for antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, is hotter than ever before. In response, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new guidance on clinical…
Lilly/Entos Deal Reinforces the Significance of Delivery Mechanisms for Nucleic Acid-Based Therapies
As part of a research partnership aimed at improving the delivery of nucleic acid-based therapies targeting nervous system diseases, American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly…
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Lilly/Entos Deal Reinforces the Significance of Delivery Mechanisms for Nucleic Acid-Based Therapies
March 21, 2022
As part of a research partnership aimed at improving the delivery of nucleic acid-based therapies targeting nervous system diseases, American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly…
Gene Deserts May Hold an Oasis — a Cure for HIV
In human cells infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), virus particles can leave behind part of their genetic material, which gets incorporated into…
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Gene Deserts May Hold an Oasis — a Cure for HIV
March 14, 2022
In human cells infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), virus particles can leave behind part of their genetic material, which gets incorporated into…
New AstraZeneca Drug for HER2-Low Breast Cancer Aces Phase III Trial
Infographics Not all cancer cases are created equal. As the medical community hones in on better, less invasive cancer treatments, differentiating between different types…
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New AstraZeneca Drug for HER2-Low Breast Cancer Aces Phase III Trial
March 9, 2022
Infographics Not all cancer cases are created equal. As the medical community hones in on better, less invasive cancer treatments, differentiating between different types…
Superbugs Emerging as Super-Big Problem, Demand Urgent Attention
Results of a comprehensive global study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) show that infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria — also known as “superbugs” — were…
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Superbugs Emerging as Super-Big Problem, Demand Urgent Attention
March 7, 2022
Results of a comprehensive global study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) show that infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria — also known as “superbugs” — were…
Longhorn Beetles, 200-Year-Old Fish, and How Genetics Drive Genomic Diversity
The sternotomis callais beetle, otherwise known as the flat-faced longhorn beetle, resides in Central Africa. Rockfish, a species of fish known for their long…
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Longhorn Beetles, 200-Year-Old Fish, and How Genetics Drive Genomic Diversity
March 2, 2022
The sternotomis callais beetle, otherwise known as the flat-faced longhorn beetle, resides in Central Africa. Rockfish, a species of fish known for their long…
Meet the Xenobots, Living Robots That Can Reproduce
“Life finds a way.” Those were the prophetic words of Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park. Now, as researchers discover that…
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Meet the Xenobots, Living Robots That Can Reproduce
February 28, 2022
“Life finds a way.” Those were the prophetic words of Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park. Now, as researchers discover that…
Cancer Cure? 10-Year Leukemia Remission Reported with Personalized T-Cell Therapy
Research results published in Nature this month demonstrate that chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which uses engineered T-cells to target cancer, held leukemia…
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Cancer Cure? 10-Year Leukemia Remission Reported with Personalized T-Cell Therapy
February 21, 2022
Research results published in Nature this month demonstrate that chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which uses engineered T-cells to target cancer, held leukemia…
Groundbreaking Pig Heart Transplant Saves Patient’s Life
Xenotransplantation, or the transplantation of non-human tissues or organs into a human recipient, has long been a controversial possibility in the medical field. After…
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Groundbreaking Pig Heart Transplant Saves Patient’s Life
February 16, 2022
Xenotransplantation, or the transplantation of non-human tissues or organs into a human recipient, has long been a controversial possibility in the medical field. After…
Is Immune System Memory Good or Bad News for COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a boom in immunology research. One research question is whether a previous infection with a common-cold coronavirus helps the…
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Is Immune System Memory Good or Bad News for COVID-19?
February 14, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a boom in immunology research. One research question is whether a previous infection with a common-cold coronavirus helps the…
A New Proteo-Genomic Map Shows How Genes Connect to a Variety of Diseases
Like the infamous Marauder’s Map in the Harry Potter novels, which revealed all the secrets of Hogwarts Castle, a recently published proteo-genomic map uncovers…
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A New Proteo-Genomic Map Shows How Genes Connect to a Variety of Diseases
February 7, 2022
Like the infamous Marauder’s Map in the Harry Potter novels, which revealed all the secrets of Hogwarts Castle, a recently published proteo-genomic map uncovers…
Sea Squirts and Missing Genes
It might seem odd to use a tiny sea creature to explore human genetics. However, as recently reported on Shamini Bundell’s Nature Podcast, marine…
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Sea Squirts and Missing Genes
February 2, 2022
It might seem odd to use a tiny sea creature to explore human genetics. However, as recently reported on Shamini Bundell’s Nature Podcast, marine…
Rare Genetic Mutation Offers Clues for Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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…
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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
Wilson disease is a rare genetic disease marked by the gradual accumulation of excess copper in the body, primarily in the liver, brain, eyes,…
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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,…
Skin Cancer Risk Concerningly High in Millennials & Gen Xers
Infographics A recent scientific survey conducted by DermTech, Inc. identified a number of alarming trends concerning the sun exposure habits and skin health knowledge…
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Skin Cancer Risk Concerningly High in Millennials & Gen Xers
May 24, 2023
Infographics A recent scientific survey conducted by DermTech, Inc. identified a number of alarming trends concerning the sun exposure habits and skin health knowledge…
Can the Bat Genome Inform Pandemic Prevention?
Research on the link between bats and human health has gained significant attention in recent years due to the outbreaks of a number of…
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Can the Bat Genome Inform Pandemic Prevention?
May 17, 2023
Research on the link between bats and human health has gained significant attention in recent years due to the outbreaks of a number of…
Hormone Could Be Key to Accelerated Sobering and Recovery from Alcohol Poisoning
For thousands of years, people have been searching for an antidote to consuming too much alcohol — an intervention that could accelerate the sobering…
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Hormone Could Be Key to Accelerated Sobering and Recovery from Alcohol Poisoning
May 8, 2023
For thousands of years, people have been searching for an antidote to consuming too much alcohol — an intervention that could accelerate the sobering…
Affordable Portable MRI Machines: Bringing Medical Imaging to Developing Countries
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable medical imaging technique, yet it is often inaccessible in developing countries due to the high cost of…
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Affordable Portable MRI Machines: Bringing Medical Imaging to Developing Countries
May 1, 2023
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable medical imaging technique, yet it is often inaccessible in developing countries due to the high cost of…
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…