New version of ISO 10993-1: the core standard for the biological evaluation of medical devices

ISO 10993-1, the core standard for the biological evaluation of medical devices, has been under revision over the past few years. A Final Draft International St...

The vaccine has saved 94 million lives – but measles is spreading again

A disease we once believed belonged to the past is now resurging in both Europe and the United States. In the shadow of growing skepticism and declining vaccina...

Aqilion's licensing journey: From Merck partnership to new opportunities

Be extremely meticulous with your scientific data, but spend just as much time and effort on business development. That piece of advice comes from Aqilion's CEO...

Swedish team tests Alzheimer antibody for brain imaging

Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment have increased the need for precise diagnostics in the field. Researchers in Uppsala are working to develop improv...

Bioscience – Groundbreaking Research & Diagnostics: Stockholm (2025)

Wegovy approved in the U.S. for treatment of liver disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Novo Nordisk’s drug Wegovy to treat the serious liver condition known as MASH. ...

Phase III win for Hansa Biopharma: “We Are Thrilled”

Swedish biotech Hansa Biopharma’s transplant drug imlifidase has met the primary efficacy endpoint in a registration-enabling Phase III study in the United States.

Genmab to Acquire Dutch biotech for USD 8 Billion

Danish pharmaceutical company Genmab has agreed to acquire Dutch firm Merus, a developer of cancer therapies, for USD 8 billion, equivalent to nearly SEK 75 billion.

Vaccine project targeting congenital infection scrapped in late-stage trial – “Clearly disappointed”

Hope for the first vaccine against the world’s most common congenital infection has taken a serious hit

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Will the FDA’s new transparency policy extend to medical devices? (Part 1)

In a significant policy shift, the FDA has begun publishing Complete Response Letters (CRLs) for drug and biologic applications that were initially rejected but...

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ZEISS EVO as the Key to Wire Technology in Modern Medicine

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Novo Nordisk tells staff to return to office

At the turn of the year, Novo Nordisk employees will no longer be able to work remotely. According to the company’s new CEO, the move is intended to accelerate ...

Billion-Dollar Deal Sends BioArctic Soaring

Swedish Alzheimer-focused company BioArctic has entered into a licensing collaboration with Novartis regarding a technology aimed at enhancing efficient drug de...

The art of successful licensing – “A lot has to align”

Sharp research, strong data and a high level of innovation are all very good, but more than that is required to achieve the goal of many biotechnology companies...

Astra Zeneca pauses multi-million investment in the UK

Astra Zeneca has paused a planned investment worth $270 million. It is the latest pharmaceutical company to pull back on its commitments in the UK.

Agreement in the EU on eight years of data exclusivity for new medicines

New pharmaceuticals will be covered by eight years of data exclusivity, according to the proposed new pharmaceutical legislation that EU countries have now agre...

FDA plans to replace animal testing with AI – “Paradigm shift”

The requirement for animal testing in drug development will be phased out and replaced by AI, according to an announcement by the FDA. The decision has been met...

Eli Lilly Recruits Leading Swedish Researcher Kaj Blennow to Head Alzheimer’s Project

Eli Lilly recruits Kaj Blennow, leading Alzheimer’s researcher, as VP of neuroscience biomarker development.

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...

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