ZEISS introduces the new Smartzoom 100

The future of digital microscopy for efficient optical inspections.

AZ gets approval for drug targeting rare disease – it may reduce cortisone dependence

AstraZeneca’s drug Fasenra gets an expanded indication in the EU and is now approved as a treatment for the rare autoimmune disease known as Churg-Strauss syndrome.

Över 1 300 sökte internationella forskarjobb i Lund – ”Vi noterar en USA-effekt”

Lunds storsatsning på internationell rekrytering av forskare har väckt stort gensvar – totalt 1 325 personer har sökt 25 utlysta tjänster.

Pfizer stämmer Novo Nordisk i miljardstrid om biotechbolag

Budstriden om Metsera trappas upp när Pfizer stämmer både det amerikanska bioteknikbolaget och Novo Nordisk. Kärnfrågan är om Novos bud på 8,5 miljarder dollar ...

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Hypothesis testing versus conspiracy theory

"How do you know what is a conspiracy theory and what is a reasonable, scientifically based conclusion?" In a column, Ingrid Lönnstedt reflects on this question.

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...

First preterm infants study – a vital step for Neola

After years of developing an advanced lung monitoring system, Neola Medical has received some delightful news: permission to start its first clinical study on p...

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...

About Microscope Ergonomics

Learn about ergonomic microscope design and how you can increase your well-being and productivity when working in clinical microscopy. Read about challenges, de...

A new special edition and a new event in Copenhagen – This is happening at Life Science Sweden 2024

The new year brings new features for the readers of Life Science Sweden.

New Horizons in Biologics & Bioprocessing incl. Advanced Therapies: Stockholm (2026)

Moderna develops mRNA vaccine against norovirus

A highly anticipated vaccine is in late clinical evaluation and could be ready for approval within a couple of years. The target is the norovirus, often called ...

Virology professor on the threat from X: ”The next pandemic could be worse“

The question is not if, but when we will be affected by a new unknown virus that causes yet another pandemic. Are we sufficiently prepared? "Absolutely not!", r...

Study: Popular diabetes drug may be effective against liver disease

After its success in diabetes and weight loss, a new potential therapeutic area has been identified for Ozempic and other GLP1 analogues. A new study links the ...

From pharmacist to life science podcaster – Magnus Lejelöv uses his voice as a tool

Magnus Lejelöv has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has conducted nearly two hundred interviews with healthcare professionals...

Scientific Solutions

Bayer has cut 1,500 roles – so far

German chemical and pharmaceutical group Bayer cut more than 1,500 roles in the first quarter alone– and most of them were management positions.

Neanderthal gene variants may cause Viking disease

A new study suggests that the so-called Viking disease, which affects the hand function in many older people, may be linked to gene variants inherited from Neanderthals.

Novartis storsatsar på RNA-terapier – köper miljardbolag

Novartis förvärvar amerikanska Avidity Biosciences för 12 miljarder dollar, motsvarande 113 miljarder kronor. Köpet stärker bolagets position inom sällsynta mus...

Lund University’s record-breaking recruitment – attracting researchers from around the world

The Swedish university is launching its largest international recruitment effort ever, aiming to hire 25 researchers globally, including several in the medical field.

Lunds universitets rekordrekrytering: Hämtar forskare från hela världen

Universitetet genomför sin största internationella rekrytering någonsin och söker nu 25 forskare från hela världen, varav flera inom det medicinska fältet.

Björn Arvidsson: ”We must raise our gaze to find the answers of the future”

A system approach isn't just about understanding complexity – it's about making better decisions. By seeing ourselves as part of larger systems, we can better a...

Blodcancerbehandling misslyckas i sen studie – försäljningen ökar

Roche och Abbvie misslyckas ännu en gång med att bredda användningsområdet för sitt blodcancerläkemedlet Venclexta – men försäljningen fortsätter att öka.