FDA approves new cystic fibrosis therapy

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

Investment CEO: “The Nordics are outstanding in creating successful medtech companies”

Since the beginning of last month, Susanna Francke Rodau has been a partner and the new CEO of Segulah Medical Acceleration, which invests in medical technology...

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”The importance of stratification in a statistician’s August kitchen”

Ingrid Lönnstedt writes about an experiment of her own at home and about what lessons can be learned from it, in a science column.

Venomaid's rapid test aims to find the right snake bite treatment

Every six seconds, someone on our planet suffers a snake bite, and each time, a race against the clock begins. What kind of snake was it, and which antivenom ca...

An organ seldom in the spotlight – but utterly vital

The kidneys consist of more than 40 types of cells and have more functions in the body than most people know. Julie Williams leads AstraZeneca’s work in preclin...

BioArctic moves forward with its candidate for Parkinson’s

BioArctic announces positive early phase study results for its drug candidate for Parkinson’s disease.

Cancer researcher: “We can do better and reduce suffering”

Lund University researcher Catharina Hagerling is developing innovative methods to understand metastatic cancer, aiming to create more targeted treatments for p...

Rapid development in blood analysis – “Sweden is leading the race”

Thousands of analytical tests using just one single drop of blood. What was revealed as a hoax just a few years ago is now a reality, according to KTH professor...

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.

Nocebo – the evil twin that makes you feel worse

The placebo effect is well known in healthcare, but not so its opposite: nocebo. “The effect is small, but it can have major repercussions,” says Uppsala resear...

A new scientific event in Gothenburg

Life Science Sweden is holding an event in Gothenburg for the first time.

Study: Our behaviour may have been guided by wishful thinking during the pandemic

A new study suggests that we systematically underestimate health risks if and when it suits us. This was especially true during the pandemic, as our risk assess...

Ukraine war fuels rise of totally resistent bacteria

War-torn Ukraine is not just suffering from hostile attacks from a foreign aggressor, but also from the threat of a totally resistant and contagious bacteria.

What will be the next big hype after obesity? – An expert panel highlighted their top picks

What will be the next big trend in life science? Everything from Alzheimer’s, Crispr and Omics were highlighted when the issue was debated at this year’s major ...

Life science trends 2025 – Part 1 obesity drugs

More obesity drugs are being launched this year following Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's previous successes with GLP-1 drugs. But the next big breakthrough in obe...

Controlled Pneumatics: pushing the boundaries of pneumatics

automation processes that are already known. It also opens up new opportunities, especially for controlling pressure and flow rate. Piezo valves, which enable v...

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...

Large study: The benefits and risks of obesity medications

Medications such as Ozempic can reduce the risk of a range of different diseases and health conditions but also increase the risk of others. This is according t...

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...

Great Swedish innovations: Eye treatment became a feather in Pharmacia’s cap

From complicated and sometimes risky surgery to a routine procedure. Pharmacia’s injectable Healon revolutionised the field of eye surgery - and is considered b...

List: The coolest names in biotech

Hairy beasts, volcanic material and space strolling stand out on a US list of the best biotech company names, and on a list of the coolest names for pharmaceuti...

Anna Törner: ”Mom, do you think you’ll ever get married again?”

”I realize I’m slowly descending into that familiar statistical rabbit hole, where life’s biggest uncertainties are reduced to point estimates and confidence in...

Life science trends 2025 – Neurology

New Alzheimer's drugs are beginning to be used in Sweden, more deals in the neuro sector are expected, and tools for deliver active substances across the blood-...