GSK acquires oncology research company

GSK acquires the American biotechnology company Idrx for up to 1.15 billion dollars.

Astra Zeneca storsatsar på amerikansk läkemedelsfabrik – största investeringen hittills

Med en satsning på motsvarande 42 miljarder kronor inleder Astra Zeneca sin största investering någonsin. Den nya fabriken i Virginia blir en nyckel i bolagets ...

“Life science is important on a personal level”

From the High Coast to the Government Offices. Jeanette Edblad is a native of Ångermanland, and since September last year, she has been Head and Coordinator of ...

AI detects tumor disease – via voice recording

A short voice recording along with facial images – both analyzed with an AI algorithm – can make it possible to detect the rare tumour disease acromegaly and in...

Orbán's extended arm becomes health commissioner in the EU

Hungarian Olivér Várhelyi may soon become the most influential official for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in the EU. Várhelyi, who is close to Hung...

Neanderthal genes and Nobel Prize in a popular lecture at Bioscience

An inherited gene variant from our ”evolutionary cousins” – the extinct Neanderthals – may affect how our bodies break down certain drugs. “It’s only a matter o...

Efficient use of blood plasma

Blood plasma is an indispensable resource in the production of life-saving medicines. It is in high demand on global markets. To make more efficient use of this...

Studienamn med attityd – viktigare än man kan tro

Ironman, T-rex, Star-trec. Popcorn, Proper, Scout. Nej, det handlar varken om fantasyfilmer eller hundnamn. Utan om benämningar på pågående cancerstudier i Sverige.

Ingrid Lönnstedt: What does the p-value mean?

The smaller the better, and preferably smaller than 0.05. A p-value smaller than 5% means that the treatment effect is statistically significant at 5% significa...

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The new Swedish life science strategy – “It will consolidate Sweden as a leader”

Clinical trials and precision health are emphasised as key areas in the new national life science strategy.

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Roche’s Genentech terminates licencing deal with Norwegian biotech

Genentech is ending a license collaboration with Norwegian biotech Nykode Therapeutics regarding a clinical stage cancer vaccine program.

Scientific Solutions

Rise and Scantox cease conducting animal testing in Stockholm

Access to in vivo toxicology services is significantly decreasing in the Stockholm area as Rise shuts down animal testing and Scantox reorganizes. ”The costs ar...

Medivir CEO on upcoming study: ”It's about working together with others”

Medivir is a small company with a big task: to take its drug candidate, via extensive clinical studies, all the way to a patient group that currently lacks appr...

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Drug development booms in Medicon Valley

When it comes to developing new medicines, the Öresund region is one of the top performers in the EU. Companies working on commission for pharmaceutical compani...

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Marie Gårdmark: “What to expect from Trump’s second term?”

One may complain about the complex multinational system in EU, but it gives us some predictability that cannot be easily overturned by different member states p...

Higher throughput in less time

Do you want to automate your quality processes, shorten inspection times and increase your throughput? Gain inspiration from the experience of the medical techn...

Anna Törner: ”Mamma, tror du att du kommer att gifta om dig?”

”Jag inser att min hjärna är på väg ned i det statistiska kaninhålet, där frågor besvaras med punktskattningar och konfidensintervall.” Det skriver Anna Törner i en krönika.

ZEISS Connected Quality: One metrology hub

The new product family ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY is the solution for quick and secure data exchange, quality management and efficient system monitoring.

Högteknologiska bolag allt mer intresserade av hälsa

Under många år har techföretag intresserat sig för hälso- och sjukvården och det intresset ser ut att öka. ”Det är inget plötsligt trendbrott, det handlar mer o...