New type of stem cell discovered

The earlier view of the scientific community was that melanocytes, the pigment cells, derive from the spinal cord during the early fetal period and then move over on to the skin.

From planning stage to handshake

"Partnering is an effective tool to get in touch with the decision makers high up in an organization's administration," says Camilla Huse Bondeson at Conlega. And according to her, rigorous planning is the way to succeed.

Nu blir labbet snyggt och trendigt

Glöm gråa kantiga maskiner med obegripliga instrumentpaneler och knappar. Morgondagens apparatur är både snygg och användarvänlig precis som dagens mobiltelefoner och datorer.

The winner of the race

She learned how to work hard at an early age and her devotion has certainly paid off. Whether it is field running or running a company, the key to success is focus according to Yvonne Mårtensson.

Djur i centrum för SLUs nya hedersdoktorer

Fakulteten för veterinärmedicin och husdjursvetenskap har utsett en husdjursforskare och en journalist att promoveras i oktober.

Ny och vassare mjukvara från CLC Bio

Danska CLC Bio har byggt ut sin mjukvaruplattform för genomisk analys med nytt stöd för både mikroarraybaserade och digitala genuttrycksmätningar samt extra snabba nya algoritmer för högprestandasekvenseringsdata. Dessutom finns en ny serverlösning för att effektivisera arbetet i forskningsorganisationer.

Major changes to the Q-Med board

The nomination committee wants to replace half of the existing board, including the current Chairman. An Extraordinary General Meeting will take place on February 4.

Test if you carry the fat virus

In a soon future there may be a quick and simple test that could show if you are infected with Ad-36, a human adenovirus that can make you over-weight.

Biotech goes white and bright

White biotech could become Denmark's next blossoming business area.

Top modern lab to Sahlgrenska

The Sahlgrenska Science Park will soon open the doors to a brand new wet laboratory.

Woman deficit in Swedish research

The IP firm Awapatent will soon launch its Innovation Barometer 2009. This year Awapatent reveals that the statistics is even worse, compared to last year.

Abbott expands by acquisition

An acquisition gives Abbott a leadership position in another large and growing medical device segment.

LEO Pharma - International Clinical Trial Manager

Collaboration brings next generation drugs

Wyeth and Santaris Pharma announce a new alliance to develop RNA-based medicines.

Trio goes in for high tech medicines

The Swedish drug discovery company Beactica announces fragment-based drug discovery research collaboration with GE Healthcare and the University of Uppsala.

New tools to fight bacteria

Better guidelines for doctors, detailed patient journals, and national monitoring systems are some of the tools needed to combat the increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. That is stated in a report commissioned by the Swedish government.

Grape extract kills cancer cells

Grapes contain potentially beneficial chemicals that can destroy cancer cells, a new research proves.

Bring talent to those in need

Ho ho ho, Christmas time is here again. So get busy decking the halls, perhaps not with assorted greenery, but with something of a more lasting value.

A platform for dialogue

As a step towards connecting the life science industry in Denmark, Biologue was founded three years ago with 10 member companies. Today, the network has 40 members and a very busy event calender.