Changeable proteins cause nerve disease

An incorrectly folded protein is one of the reasons behind the nerve disease ALS, according to new research. But the protein does not have structural errors all the time and only certain types contribute to the harmful protein accumulations that cause the ALS disease.

Einar Pontén, Managing Director, Merck Sequant

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Per Hammargren, Sales Director, ICU Scandinavia AB

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Gabor Fischer, Distribution Sales Manager Europe, Ismatec

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How to get the most out of the fair

USB recycler for liquid chromatography

The Smartsaver recycler from Biotech AB is designed to recycle the uncontaminated mobile phase in isocratic liquid chromatography.

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.

Open access för svensk forskning

Nu ska inte bara prenumeranter till dyra, vetenskapliga tidsskrifter kunna ta del av svensk forskning. Den ska vara offentlig, har Vetenskapsrådet beslutat. - Våra skattebetalare har rätt att ta del av det pengarna använts till, säger Vetenskapsrådets gd Pär Omling.

MVA till Sydkorea och Kanada

Medicon Valley Alliances, MVAs, ambassadörsprogram får tre tillskott under hösten. Søren Harbel, Morten Fæster och Christian Rhee ska stärka organisationens internationella arbete.

With their hands on the legal levers

It is wonderful news for the Scandinavian scientific community. At the end of May it stood clear that Lund will host to the European Spallation Source.

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.

Tunga branschnamn till IVA

Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien väljer in 24 nya ledamöter. Bland dem finns ett antal välkända ansikten från den svenska life scienceindustrin.

Kellys nya hjälte

För några månader sedan renoverade han hus på heltid. Nu blir han vd för uthyrnings- rekryteringsfirman Kelly Services.

Athera signs production partnership

The companys novel cardiovascular product will be manufactured in Germany.

Grant for development projects in Gothenburg

Seven research projects receive SEK 1 million to promote commercialization of early drug development and medical technology.

A smart company takes care of its best

Lundbeck didn't have to look far to find it's new international Director of Marketing. The talent was already in the house.

Respiratorius hunts millions

The biopharmaceutical company Respiratorius has got a new CEO, who starts a public new share issue to catch almost SEK ten million.

Biotech goes white and bright

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

Harmony prevents dementia

People who are active, outgoing and relaxed may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet.

View pathology images in your iPhone

The Institute for Medical Informatics in Oslo announces a brand new iPhone application for virtual microscopy.

New CEO to Medivir

The Board of the Swedish biotech company Medivir has appointed the successor to the current CEO Lars Adlersson.

Medicult acquires embryo scanner

The Danish company Medicult signs an agreement with Novocellus to gain access to embryo selection technology.

Lund honours milieu enthusiast

Four professors at the University of Lund has appointed the milieu chief of the university as honorary doctor.

New faces in Pronova Biopharma team

The Norwegian company Pronova Biopharma has recently changed the management team structure.