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Tips for Attending Virtual Conferences
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that many people work. Not only have an unprecedented number of employees been tasked with working…
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Tips for Attending Virtual Conferences
July 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that many people work. Not only have an unprecedented number of employees been tasked with working…
The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and COVID-19
How can these ancient arthropods play a vital role in ending a global pandemic? The Atlantic horseshoe crab, or Limulus polyphemus, is one of…
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The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and COVID-19
July 16, 2020
How can these ancient arthropods play a vital role in ending a global pandemic? The Atlantic horseshoe crab, or Limulus polyphemus, is one of…
New Research: Neurofilament-Light Chain Is a Biomarker with High Translational Value
In the field of neurological diseases, there is a need for reliable biomarkers that can improve accuracy of a differential diagnosis and prognostic assessment….
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New Research: Neurofilament-Light Chain Is a Biomarker with High Translational Value
July 15, 2020
In the field of neurological diseases, there is a need for reliable biomarkers that can improve accuracy of a differential diagnosis and prognostic assessment….
CLIA Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the ongoing pandemic, all COVID-19-related testing used for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, or for a health assessment, must adhere to…
CLIA Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 13, 2020
During the ongoing pandemic, all COVID-19-related testing used for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, or for a health assessment, must adhere to…
Flortaucipir PET Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
In the April 27th issue of JAMA Neurology, researchers released new data that suggests 18F-flortaucipir positron emission topography (PET) can help clinicians diagnose late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease…
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Flortaucipir PET Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
July 1, 2020
In the April 27th issue of JAMA Neurology, researchers released new data that suggests 18F-flortaucipir positron emission topography (PET) can help clinicians diagnose late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease…
Repetitive Negative Thinking Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, cognitive decline and the deposition of harmful proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s Disease…
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Repetitive Negative Thinking Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 29, 2020
According to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, cognitive decline and the deposition of harmful proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s Disease…
Research Breakthrough: Antibodies for the Quantification of Amyloid Beta Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have designed an antibody that can identify toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells. A collaboration of scientists from the University of Cambridge,…
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Research Breakthrough: Antibodies for the Quantification of Amyloid Beta Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 22, 2020
Researchers have designed an antibody that can identify toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells. A collaboration of scientists from the University of Cambridge,…
Proteomic Analysis Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cerebral Atherosclerosis Research
RNA sequencing studies of thousands of post mortem human brain samples have generated massive datasets for use in medical research. These studies implicate many…
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Proteomic Analysis Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cerebral Atherosclerosis Research
June 15, 2020
RNA sequencing studies of thousands of post mortem human brain samples have generated massive datasets for use in medical research. These studies implicate many…
FDA Guidance Documents for COVID-19
COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As the novel coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and impact communities around the globe,…
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FDA Guidance Documents for COVID-19
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As the novel coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and impact communities around the globe,…
Protein Shapes in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Proteins — large molecules made up of amino acids — do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function,…
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Protein Shapes in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
June 8, 2020
Proteins — large molecules made up of amino acids — do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function,…
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Through exRNA Biomarkers
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is estimated to affect around 50 million people worldwide. AD is most prevalent in North America and…
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Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Through exRNA Biomarkers
June 1, 2020
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is estimated to affect around 50 million people worldwide. AD is most prevalent in North America and…
Can Llama Antibodies Help Fight SARS-CoV-2?
Winter is a llama who lives on a farm in Ghent, Belgium — and she may be a vital figure in the fight against…
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Can Llama Antibodies Help Fight SARS-CoV-2?
May 28, 2020
Winter is a llama who lives on a farm in Ghent, Belgium — and she may be a vital figure in the fight against…
Hangry Is Officially a Thing. So, What Should We Do About It?
In 2018 the word “hangry,” the portmanteau of hungry and angry, was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary. We say finally because the…
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Hangry Is Officially a Thing. So, What Should We Do About It?
August 8, 2022
In 2018 the word “hangry,” the portmanteau of hungry and angry, was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary. We say finally because the…
Are Fully Hypoallergenic Cats the Pets of the Future?
Pet owners represent a whopping 70 percent of U.S. households, with dogs and cats reigning supreme as the most popular pets. But while cat…
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Are Fully Hypoallergenic Cats the Pets of the Future?
August 3, 2022
Pet owners represent a whopping 70 percent of U.S. households, with dogs and cats reigning supreme as the most popular pets. But while cat…
The Japan Model: Limiting the Impact of COVID Without Lockdowns
Japan, a country with a population, on average, 10 years older than that of the United States of America, experienced a comparably minimal impact…
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The Japan Model: Limiting the Impact of COVID Without Lockdowns
August 1, 2022
Japan, a country with a population, on average, 10 years older than that of the United States of America, experienced a comparably minimal impact…
Saudi Royal Family Sponsors Effort to Slow Aging
Earlier this year, the world’s oldest person shared the secret to a long life: a glass of wine every day, with a bit of…
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Saudi Royal Family Sponsors Effort to Slow Aging
July 27, 2022
Earlier this year, the world’s oldest person shared the secret to a long life: a glass of wine every day, with a bit of…
COVID-19 and Data: Will We Apply the Lessons Learned?
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 had reached pandemic status, and people around the globe struggled to understand the…
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COVID-19 and Data: Will We Apply the Lessons Learned?
July 25, 2022
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 had reached pandemic status, and people around the globe struggled to understand the…
Back in Black: Understanding the Origins of the “Original Pandemic”
In a time when news headlines, academic journals, and science websites sharing the latest discoveries and theories about SARS-CoV-2 and its many variants demand…
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Back in Black: Understanding the Origins of the “Original Pandemic”
July 21, 2022
In a time when news headlines, academic journals, and science websites sharing the latest discoveries and theories about SARS-CoV-2 and its many variants demand…
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…