A new international stem cell research centre has been created in Copenhagen

A new centre for stem cell research opened to the public in January. The Novo Nordisk Foundation backs the initiative with the ambition that the centre will advance new medical technology and new stem cell therapies.

Supertunna elektroder används i ny metod mot smärta

En forskargrupp vid Lunds universitet har utvecklat en ny metod mot smärta via stimulering med implanterade ultratunna mikroelektroder.

Karta över 192 mänskliga celltyper ska gynna forskning

En ny karta över enskilda celltyper i mänskliga vävnader har presenterats och kan fungera som en grund för forskning om människans biologi och sjukdomar.

Svensk upptäckt öppnar upp för nya antikroppsläkemedel

Ett samarbete mellan bioteknikbolag och universitet har resulterat i utvecklandet av nya antikroppar.

Kartläggning av adenovirus kan bana väg för nya vaccin

Umeåforskares nya uppgifter om enteriska adenovirus kan leda till utveckling av ätbara vaccin.

New diagnostic test soon ready for the market

Marie Gårdmark: Do EMA and FDA talk to each other?

Of course they do! The collaboration started already in 2003, writes Marie Gårdmark in a column.

Hoppfull studie om vaccin mot enterovirus och diabetes

Forskare vid bland annat Karolinska institutet har i studier på möss tagit fram ett vaccin mot virusinfektion som tros kan leda till diabetes typ 1.

Swedish and Danish Life Science – are there still untapped synergies?

With the increasing developments in life sciences over the past decade and strong support for the sector’s strategic importance from both the Sweden and Danish governments, the timing of The Future of Swedish & Danish Life Science conference could not be better. A one-day conference on ongoing collaborations, new directions and required future investment will held on April 2nd at Medicon Village in Lund.

Hittade skydd mot blödning av slump

Redan den första dagen stod det klart – den konstgjorda sockerkedjan aktiverade kroppens snabbaste skydd mot blödning. – Av en ren slump hade vi valt rätt och effekten var solklar, kommenterar Magnus Grenegård, professor i biomedicin vid Örebro universitet.

Meet the governmental life science office

More clinical trials, promotion for digitisation and interoperability together with increased use of data generated by both healthcare and individuals. The duties of the Life Sciences office are plentiful.

Welcome to wonderful Copenhagen

Strategically located, the Danish capital is the focal point of one of the most dynamic regions in Northern Europe. Here are some tips on where to spend your time, if you want to venture outside of the Bella Center fair venue!!

Oasmia gets a confirmation

FDA has granted Oasmia an expedited review status for Paclical Vet.

Ten recieve the Venture Cup West Prize

At this year´s Venture Cup West awards the 10 best business ideas in Venture Cup West 08/09 were chosen, receiving SEK 10 000 each.

Biogaia's advance goes on

In December Biogaia reached China and North America. Now, the Swedish probiotic company has entered the Mexican market.

Meda gets access to Asia

The biotech giant Meda has recently acquires world-wide rights to the cancer breakthrough pain drug Onsolis.

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