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Study compares two antibiotics in treating severe hemorrhagic bacterial pneumonia

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium that can cause severe and life-threatening hemorrhagic pneumonia in individuals with weakened immune systems.

11 May 2026

New CRISPR RNA scissors specifically target and destroy hepatitis E virus

An enzymatic scissors recognizes and cuts viral RNA, but leaves the host cell unharmed. This opens up new antiviral strategies against hepatitis E.

11 May 2026

Shaping the future of asthma management with the NObreath® at ATS 2026

World leaders in breath analysis Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. are pleased to be attending this years American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, to exhibit the innovative NObreath® Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) device at booth 1236 alongside its US distributor coVita™.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 May 2026

Qureight establishes Scientific Advisory Board focused on pulmonary hypertension

Qureight, an end-to-end imaging CRO that provides enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for clinical trials with a focus on lung and heart disease, today announced it has established a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) focused on pulmonary hypertension (PH).

From Qureight 11 May 2026

FUJIFILM Biosciences and NextCell launch new commercial platform comprised of RUO stromal cells and cell culture media

FUJIFILM Biosciences, a global leader in the life science market, and NextCell Pharma AB, a clinical-stage company specializing in cell therapy using umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC), today announced a global commercial launch resulting from their strategic collaboration.

From FUJIFILM Biosciences 11 May 2026

Sino Biological unveils EliteScience VIP Partnership program for European researchers

Sino Biological Europe GmbH, the regional subsidiary of global life science reagent and service provider Sino Biological, has recently launched its EliteScience VIP Partnership program, an exclusive premium service tailored to support leading universities, research institutes, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical organizations across Europe.

From Sino Biological Inc. 11 May 2026

Scientists discover immune cell control switch to destroy fungal infections

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have contributed to discovering a "control switch" inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections.

11 May 2026

Common cholesterol drug may help disrupt ovarian cancer cell protection

A fluid that women with advanced ovarian cancer know all too well - ascites, the buildup of liquid in the belly - may be doing more than causing discomfort.

11 May 2026

Rockefeller scientists reveal how HIV strains escape broadly neutralizing antibodies

Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) are among the most promising new treatments for HIV, offering the potential to forego traditional daily dose of antiretroviral drugs.

11 May 2026

New study reveals how slow-growing cells drive breast cancer relapse

A new study by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a hidden mechanism explaining why breast cancer can return many years after successful treatment.

11 May 2026

Breathing polluted air before surgery may worsen recovery outcomes

Findings indicate that elevated fine PM exposure before surgery correlates with higher postoperative complication rates, urging further research in this area.

11 May 2026

Urges for cardiologists to screen patients for UPF intake

The European Society of Cardiology identifies ultra-processed foods as a key cardiovascular risk, urging a shift in dietary guidelines for better heart health.

11 May 2026

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher birth defect risk in infants

For babies born to people with endometriosis, there is a small but significant increased risk of congenital anomalies, often called birth defects, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250439.

11 May 2026

Andes hantavirus outbreak highlights global spillover and transmission risks

A Virginia Tech disease ecologist said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses circulating silently in wild rodent populations before they spill into humans.

11 May 2026

New obesity drugs may shift blame toward food industry

An essay presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) suggests that new age of obesity drugs could shift the blame for living with obesity from individuals to the food industry – just as smoking has been blamed on tobacco industry and to a lesser extent alcohol consumption on the alcohol industry.

11 May 2026

Longer working hours linked to rising obesity across OECD countries

A new study presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates across OECD countries.

11 May 2026

Eating out regularly linked to higher obesity risk worldwide

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 May) suggests that no matter where people live, eating out instead of preparing meals at home is linked to weight gain and obesity.

11 May 2026

Daily orforglipron treatment reduces weight and blood sugar in seniors

A new analysis to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 May) examined daily oral orforglipron treatment for the treatment of obesity, with or without diabetes, in users aged 65 years and over, with results and a safety profile similar to that seen in the ATTAIN clinical trial programme population.

11 May 2026

Prenatal progesterone exposure alters brain development genes in male fetuses

Excessive exposure to progesterone in the womb can alter a gene in the frontal cortex in male sheep fetuses, which is needed for brain development and function, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague.

11 May 2026

Heart disease risk increases in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Heart disease risk has been found to increase in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), even in those with normal weight, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague.

10 May 2026