A billion-dollar acquisition makes Novo Nordisk even bigger in obesity

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk acquires Montreal-based Inversago Pharma, which develops treatments for obesity and diabetes.

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.

JMP Statistical Discovery

Quality solutions for medical device R&D applications

From R&D to the quality assurance of series production in medical device manufacturing.

Unmatched performance and flexibility in its class

The new ZEISS SPECTRUM family is equipped to be the ideal match from measuring small electronics up to larger housings.

High biological age is linked to a higher risk of dementia and stroke

It is a well-known fact that people age at different rates, and a recent study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that people with a biological age higher tha...

Lucy Robertshaw: Artificial intelligence – is this really going to transform a patient’s life?

In a column Lucy Robertshaw reflects on how AI and new regulations will affect healthcare, innovation and the lives of future patients.

Saving lives worldwide with low-cost molecular diagnostics

High throughput testing for many upper respiratory tract pathogens thanks to automation technology

How critical are the “Spermageddon” reports? – Researchers call for action

A much talked about meta-study indicates that sperm concentration in men’s seminal fluid has halved in 40 years. Experts in andrology that Life Science Sweden s...

Grönt ljus för diabetespiller för att reducera hjärtrisker

FDA godkänner Novo Nordisks Rybelsus för behandling av allvarliga hjärt-kärlhändelser hos vuxna med typ 2-diabetes. Det är första gången ett oralt GLP-1-läkemed...

AstraZeneca moves to brewery quarters in central Copenhagen

AstraZeneca in Denmark is moving its business into central Copenhagen and the old brewery quarters in Carlsberg Byen.

Forskare skapar miniorgan från fostervatten

För första gången har forskare lyckats skapa organoider från celler som utvunnits från fostervatten. Något som kan öka möjligheten att behandla medfödda tillstå...

Här är Acko Anckarberg Johanssons nya jobb

Förra sjukvårdsministern Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD) har fått ett nytt jobb – som landshövding i Västmanland.

Nytt misslyckande för Pfizer inom blodsjukdom

För andra gången på mindre än ett år har Pfizer drabbats av en tung motgång för sin ambition att ta fram ett effektivt läkemedel för sicklecellssjukdom. Denna g...

Bavarian vill ge mpox-vaccin även till ungdomar

Danska Bavarian Nordic har lämnat in en ansökan om utökad användning av bolagets mpox-vaccin så att det även kan ges till ungdomar i åldern 12-17 år.

Advancing Drug Discovery by Combining Complex In-Vitro Models with AI-Powered 3D/4D Image Analysis

Free webinar organized by ZEISS.

Lundbeck presenterar första behandlingen mot MSA

Danska läkemedelsbolaget Lundbeck har utvecklat antikroppen amlenetug, som kan innebära den första behandling av multipel systematrofi (MSA).

From lab to patient – the art of developing new antibody therapies

For 25 years, Danish company Genmab has been developing antibodies and has managed to get several drugs all the way to the patient. Esther Breij has been along ...

Ny forskning: Fettsyra i ögonen återställde syn hos äldre möss

En enkel ögoninjektion med en speciell fettsyra kunde återställa synförmågan hos äldre möss, enligt en ny studie vid University of California. Resultatet väcker...

Suing the company – for NOT developing a new HIV drug

Was Gilead putting a steady flow of profits from its cash cow ahead of developing a new and safer drug? According to a large number of US HIV patients in a lega...

Unexpected study results on testosterone – no reduction in fracture risk

Testosterone treatment is known to increase bone density and bone quality. However, a study now suggests that supplementation with the male sex hormone does not...

From the sea of Åland to a self-test for lithium

Four years ago, a meeting on the sea of Åland resulted in the development of a self-test for lithium levels in the blood. The hopes are that the test will be av...

Bavarian Nordic i avtal med EU om inköp av mpox-vaccin

Det danska bioteknikbolaget Bavarian Nordic har tilldelats ett gemensamt upphandlingskontrakt av EU-kommissionen.

Valves with piezo technology

Efficient control and regulation of gases in medical technology