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He is heading a new company for the development of Coegin’s cancer drug

The biotechnology company Coegin Pharma places the development of its drug candidate AVX420 in a newly formed company, Avexxin Oncology, based in Norway, and Jo...

Behandling mot ulcerös kolit får EU-godkännande

Abbvies behandling Skyrizi har fått tummen upp för ytterligare en indikation i EU. Behandlingen godkänns nu för behandling av ulcerös kolit.

Amorphous materials take centre stage when Orexo develops new formulations

Swift resolution but with maintained stability. Orexo’s new drug delivery platform tackles the problem of amorphous materials. “Our technology has the positive ...

Individual DNA passport could result in fewer drug side effects

You may be required to show a DNA passport when you pick up medicines at the pharmacy in the future. According to a new study, patients might suffer 30% fewer s...

Happy International Women's Day!

This March, we're dedicating Fridays to spotlight women in STEM. The first article is about Helena, a Sales Engineer in Sweden. Read why she likes to work with ...

Vd för life science-företag vinner entreprenörspris

Isabell Ahlén, vd för bolaget Sam Nordic, vann priset ”Entrepreneurial Winning Women” under årets regionfinal av Ey Entrepreneur Of The Year i Stockholm.

Exploring Molecular Dynamics with Raster Image Correlation Spectroscopy

Understand how RICS can be used to measure diffusion coefficients.

Efficient use of blood plasma

Blood plasma is an indispensable resource in the production of life-saving medicines. It is in high demand on global markets. To make more efficient use of this...

Eternal Rye – Improving Plant Breeding Methods

User story from Martin Luther University Halle.

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...

ZEISS Microscope has been Optimized for Capturing Subcellular Structures and their Dynamics

Live imaging with uniform super-resolution in all spatial dimensions.

Now it’s settled: The International Vaccine Institute will be located in Stockholm

The International Vaccine Institute, IVI, is establishing itself outside South Korea for the first time. Last week, the Swedish Parliament ratified the agreemen...

Did you know that not every sphere is really a round sphere?

ZEISS Metrology Expert Tip.

Microscope and measuring machine in one

ZEISS O-INSPECT duo covers two essential applications in quality assurance.

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...

Kvinnan bakom Novo Nordisks fetmasuccé: ”Slutade aldrig tro på GLP-1”

Det tog flera år av misslyckanden inom GLP-1 innan Lotte Bjerre Knudsen och hennes kollegor hittade rätt – men då var det en riktig fullträff. ”Vi investerade i...

Beta-blockers are often given unnecessarily, a study finds – “This will affect future practice”

Patients who have suffered a minor heart attack do not benefit from beta-blockers, according to a major new study that may change guidelines for cardiac care.

Ozempic may benefit hip replacement surgery

The high-profile drug for type 2 diabetes and weight loss may be beneficial in other areas. One such area is for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, a ...

Recipharm divests five Swedish plants

Swedish contract manufacturer Recipharm is selling its facilities in Solna, Strängnäs, Höganäs, Karlskoga and Uppsala OTC Development to US private equity compa...

“Unfortunately, we are not strong when it comes to conducting clinical trials”

The number of company-initiated clinical trials conducted in Sweden has been declining in recent years. In mid-March, a government inquiry was presented that ai...

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Swedish life science in political focus

It feels like 2017 will be a good year for Swedish life science, says Anders Blanck, CEO at LIF.

Novavax is developing a vaccine candidate against Covid-19 and seasonal flu

A combined vaccine against both Covid-19 and seasonal flu is showing promising results in studies, according to the American drug developer Novavax. The adjuvan...