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.

Nanoparticles to help detect pulmonary disease

Nanoparticles behave in a certain way in the air. Using this knowledge, researchers at Lund University have developed a new measurement method for lung examinat...

Samuel Lagercrantz: ”Forskare, se upp för rovtidskrifter!”

”Precis som vi alla behöver vara vaksamma i vår vardag på vad som är sant och vad som är falskt, behöver forskare vara vaksamma på vilka tidskrifter de publicer...

Business Sweden: “Companies have a lot to offer in data-driven precision medicine”

Data-driven precision medicine can potentially solve major healthcare problems, states Business Sweden in a new report on the subject.

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.

Astra Zeneca dumpar projekt inom blodsjukdomar – tar miljardsmäll

Astra Zeneca lägger ner ett läkemedelsprojekt inom sällsynta blodsjukdomar och tar en avsevärd ekonomisk smäll: en nedskrivning på 753 miljoner dollar, motsvara...

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Astra Zeneca-medarbetare gripna i Kina

Fem nuvarande eller tidigare anställda hos Astra Zeneca har gripits av kinesisk polis, misstänkta för smuggling och överträdelse av Kinas dataskyddslagar

Swedish and Ukrainian Medical Product Agencies sign an agreement

The Directors-General of the Swedish and Ukrainian Medical Products Agencies have signed a cooperation agreement.

Tirzepatide approved for obesity by the FDA – to be branded as Zepbound

Diabetes drug tirzepatide has now also been approved in the US for treating obesity.

Cancerforskaren: ”Vi kan göra mer och minska lidandet”

Lundaforskaren Catharina Hagerling utvecklar metoder för att förstå metastaserad cancer, med målet att skapa mer riktade behandlingar för patienter med spridd cancer

Gothenburg-based company acquired by Norwegian diagnostics group

Gentian Diagnostics acquires Gothenburg-based Getica.

Tougher competition as the Novo Nordisk Foundation broadens its programme

Søren Nedergaard has worked with innovation at the Danish Government Offices and the University of Copenhagen. Today, he is COO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, ...

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.

“You discover one thing – and then 10 new questions arise”

COVID-19, diabetes, heart disease, and the impact of dog ownership on humans are just some of multitasker Tove Fall’s areas of research. However, her current fo...

EXCL Gantry Kit Improve Automated Lab Applications

We’re excited to introduce a new product that improves precision and throughput in life science applications. The EXCL multi-axis gantry kit lowers engineering ...

Samuel Lagercrantz: The government’s performance in healthcare and life sciences so far

Since the change of government in Sweden, developments in the healthcare sector have shown promising signs, but the outlook in life sciences is less promising, ...

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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...

Immedica högt på listan över Sveriges bästa arbetsplatser

Stockholmsbaserade Immedica Pharma hamnar tvåa på listan över Sveriges bästa arbetsplatser i kategorin medelstora organisationer. Även andra läkemedelsföretag f...

Ett livsviktigt organ – som sällan står i rampljuset

Njurarna består av mer än 40 typer av celler och har fler funktioner i kroppen än de flesta känner till. Julie Williams leder Astra Zenecas arbete inom preklini...

EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform

The EU's Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, proposed by the commission within the European Health Union, aims to establish a citizen-centric framework to enhanc...

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Lucy Robertshaw: Did you know Stockholm wants to be in top 5 in the world for Life Sciences?

Karolinska Institutet Solna Campus has certainly become the next “Kendall Square”, writes Lucy Robertshaw in a column.