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Novel CAR T Cell Therapy Developed by UT MD Anderson Researchers Moves Into Clinical Studies

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:05:00 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CTMC, a joint venture between UT MD Anderson and Resilience, today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 'safe to proceed' for the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a novel chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy.

Novel Drug Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Kidney Cancer

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:48 EST

A new Phase I clinical trial provides proof of concept for a potential therapy for treatment-resistant cancers, particularly kidney cancer.

Oil Price Swings, Hantavirus and lessons for future pandemics and More: Call for Experts May 11, 2026

Newswise — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:25:00 EST

Newswise editorial staff have compiled the following suggestions for Expert Pitches and story ideas to pitch reporters.

High School Researcher Presents AI Diagnostic Tool for Rural Spinal Care at Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium

Soin Neuroscience — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:20:58 EST

Aviraj Soin, a high school junior from Yellow Springs, Ohio, presented original artificial intelligence machine-learning research this week at the Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium's poster session, a two-day convening of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers focused on improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities.

Study Shows Toxic Metals in Hudson River Striped Bass Decreased Over Decades

Stony Brook University — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:35:15 EST

Striped bass are a popular and often human-consumed commercial and recreational game fish. Trace elements or metals essential for life are in these fish and other eatable fish, as well as nonessential and toxic metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic. A study led by researchers in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University used fish scales from striped bass to assess the accumulation of toxic metals in these fish. They found that the concentrations of most toxic metals generally reduced over time, yet, with exceptions.

Roswell Park Team Members Take Part in Global Conference Dedicated to Indigenous Peoples and Cancer

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:05:44 EST

Roswell Park's Rodney Haring gave opening plenary and released book at Indigenous conference of over 700 people

Customizable Drinks Could Provide Essential Nutrients During Space Missions

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:43 EST

After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on dried, shelf-stable items. A study published in ACS Food Science & Technology suggests fortified beverages could help fill nutrient gaps and add variety to astronauts' diets. Researchers created drinks using emulsions that are stable in Earth's gravity and microgravity. Their recipes deliver omega-3 fatty acids with customizable sweetness levels and flavors.

Nutrition and Sodium Combine in Many Foods

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:35:00 EST

Survey of foods that add to sodium levels finds some also provide other nutrients, complicating sodium reduction strategies.

How Texas Is Perfecting the Peanut

Texas A&M AgriLife — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:05:50 EST

Peanuts may be a familiar snack across the United States, but behind every jar of peanut butter or bag of roasted peanuts are decades of research focused on health, flavor and reliability.

New Survey Reveals that Singaporeans Know More about Dementia But Nearly 7 in 10 are Unsure Where to Seek Help

Singapore Management University — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:20:06 EST

Singaporeans are significantly more aware of dementia than they were five years ago, but most still do not know where to turn for help, according to a new nationwide study by Singapore Management University (SMU).

Bacteria May Hold a Cancer Treatment Clue

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:45:52 EST

A research team has proposed a provocative shift in how some of the hardest-to-treat cancers might be understood and managed. The review argues that tumors with reproducibly poor prognosis outcomes may share an overlooked feature: bacterial infection within the tumor microenvironment.

At-Home Monitoring Device Could Improve Asthma Care for Pediatric Patients

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:35:19 EST

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's is launching a new program for children with asthma that tracks a child's respiration and aids early detection of breathing problems via a smart, wearable stethoscope.

SKKU Research Team Identifies Performance Differences in Social Enterprises by Legal Form

Sungkyunkwan University — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:29 EST

Nonprofit Social Enterprises Demonstrate Strength in Both Employment of Vulnerable Groups and Financial Performance

SKKU Research Team Develops Experimentally Validated AI Model to Predict the Virulence of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus

Sungkyunkwan University — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:25:49 EST

DeepTYLCV: An interpretable and experimentally validated AI model for predicting virulence of different tomato yellow leaf curl virus strains

UCLA Researchers and Surgeons Will Present on Key Developments in Urologic Health at the Annual American Urological Association Meeting

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:20:53 EST

UCLA researchers and surgeons will present on the world's first human bladder transplant and the latest findings on prostate cancer, Peyronie's Disease, endothelial health and other related topics at the American Urological Association (AUA) 2026

Attracting Young Women to Careers in Construction

Adelaide University — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:15:11 EST

As Australia's construction industry faces a critical skills shortage, new research from Adelaide University shows how the industry can better support women and therefore strengthen the future workforce.

M-Air Welcomes Founding and New Members to Accelerate Development of Low-Altitude Economy

University of Michigan — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:40 EST

M-air, an initiative launched by Mcity at the University of Michigan, welcomed nine new members to the public-private mobility research partnership to accelerate the development of the low-altitude economy, which is focused on emerging commercial activities such as drone delivery, urban air mobility and agricultural services operating in the airspace below 3,000 feet.

Finding a Better Way to Treat Chronic Pain in Veterans

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:18 EST

A new study finds that an interdisciplinary, individualized approach to pain management, including coaching support and health goal planning, may reduce the impact of chronic pain on veterans. The findings were published in the journal JAMA.

Why Does Melanoma Spread to the Brain? A Yale Team Is Chasing the Answer

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:40:12 EST

Melanoma has a higher likelihood than many other cancers of spreading to the brain. Once it spreads to the brain, current immunotherapies often do not work.

To Fight Cancer, Try Adding Exercise

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:40:07 EST

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet recent studies suggest there may be a simple tool to help lower risk and improve outcomes: physical activity.

Silk Made Into Strong Plastic-Like Materials with 6G Potential

University of Michigan — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:40:00 EST

Silk threads can be fused into transparent, plastic-like materials that twist terahertz frequencies of light, according to research led by Imperial College London, University of Michigan Engineering and Tufts University. The findings could enable components of 6G networks to be made from upcycled silk.

Synthetic Biology Leads to Recyclable Textiles: Engineered Protein Fibers for a Cleaner Future

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:35:48 EST

WashU researchers create protein-based materials, which are produced in bioreactors (think giant brewing tanks) using genetically engineered microbes. These materials can be readily recycled after use and remade into the same fibers over multiple cycles.

Nature Study: Researchers Use Methane 'Fingerprints' to Better Track Global Emissions

University at Albany, State University of New York — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:35:22 EST

A new collaborative study published in Nature Communications used methane isotopologues to trace where recent emissions originate and how they are changing around the world.

Neurotoxic Metals: Old Exposures, New Questions

Society of Toxicology — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:30:41 EST

Heavy metals like lead and mercury are often thought of as "solved problems" that we have tirelessly studied for decades. These are hazards we already understand and have learned to potentially control.

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine to Host 13th Annual Regenerative Medicine Essentials Summer Course

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:30:31 EST

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine to host events, including annual summer course bringing together global leaders, researchers, clinicians and industry experts to explore latest advancements in regenerative medicine.