To build trust, one must be able to say “I don’t know” – whether human or AI

Will AI strengthen or break down trust? It depends on whether we can understand and accept its limitations, and our own, writes Sarah Lidé in a column.

"Unclear proposal from the EU Commission on how to solve the MDR challenges"

Even before the EU regulation on medical devices (MDR) came into force, medical technology companies and doctors were concerned that it would endanger the avail...

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...

It couldn’t be simpler

AI-assisted ZEISS Solution inspects implant coatings automatically.

Column: Why there cannot be a complete cure for cancer – but there is certainly another way!

"Is there a new way we need to be thinking about how to prevent cancer?" Lucy Robertshaw reflects upon which is the smartest way to beat cancer.

FDA approves new cystic fibrosis therapy

A new treatment for cystic fibrosis has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Looking for greater Nordic cooperation – “We have Norway and Finland in our sights”

How can Medicon Valley Alliance bring the big pharmaceutical companies back to the organisation? Life Science Sweden discussed this topic and others with the cl...

Government apoints new experts to medicine and health council

Johanna Fälting, Head of Research at BioArctic, and physician Markus Lingman have been appointed as new members of the Swedish Research Council’s Subject Counci...

Björn Arvidsson will lead research and innovation in Region Uppsala

The Swedish life science profile Björn Arvidsson has been appointed Director of Research and Innovation for Region Uppsala.

Abbvie ryktas överväga miljardförvärv inom mental hälsa

Läkemedelsbolaget Abbvie uppges föra diskussioner om att förvärva Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, ett bolag inom mental hälsa, i en affär som ska ligga på omkring en miljard dollar.

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Superconductor technology: Contactless working in the laboratory of the future

Automated filling and weighing of freeze-dry containers in the cleanroom with SupraMotion from Festo

Study: Popular diabetes treatment is not associated with thyroid cancer

Concerns raised about an association between GLP-1 analogues, used to treat diabetes and obesity, and an increased risk of thyroid cancer are not supported by a...

Assignment: Facilitate the retention of foreign researchers

A newly appointed public inquiry is to develop measures to make attracting and retaining foreign doctoral students and researchers in Sweden easier.

Claims of life science companies fleeing abroad is a myth according to survey

The claim that life science companies are moving abroad is exaggerated. In fact, only a tiny percentage is leaving the country, according to a survey.

600 million SEK for life science - "Should not be the country of moderation"

Sweden will prioritize excellence over breadth in research. This was made clear when the government presented the research proposition for the next four years.

New study: Post-Covid symptoms are common even after mild Covid-19

According to researchers at the University of Gothenburg, loss of smell and taste, shortness of breath and chest symptoms are the most common complaints after a...

How to optimise your liquid handling results

In dispensing or pipetting applications in laboratory automation, it is important to obtain reliable results, which are analysed by calculating the accuracy and...

Life Science Sweden´s international issue is on its way

A new issue of Life Science Sweden is on its way to print, packed with news, interviews and reports.

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Anna Törner: The minute between life and death

“I have never told anyone about this day that happened more than 20 years ago. But I sometimes reflect on what happened, on what might have happened. When I try...

Rapid developments in AI – “All stakeholders are struggling to understand it”

Artificial intelligence is being discussed more and more, and developments in the field are moving rapidly. As the Swedish Medical Products Agency testifies, ke...

AI speeds up measurement process

How to inspect coatings ten times faster with a light microscope? The medical technology group Smith+Nephew has been using ZEISS Axio Imager.Z2m since summer 2022.

Samuel Lagercrantz: ”Will the Swedish life science strategy be updated with precision?”

What will the Swedish government focus on in the life science strategy that is being updated? And what should be prioritized in the strategy? Life Science Swede...