WuXi Biologics Germany GmbH

WuXi AppTec, UK Ltd

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.

“An entire industry is about to be wiped out”

According to Jennie Ekbeck, CEO of Umeå Biotech Incubators, Sweden risks not having any small diagnostic companies left in five years.

Medicon Valley Alliance

Combigene avslutar projekt efter ”svårtolkade data”

Genterapibolaget Combigene avbryter sitt prekliniska utvecklingsprojekt inom lipodystrofi. Enligt företaget saknas tillräckligt med övertygande data för att dri...

TLV förlorade viktig data vid hackerattack

En mängd data, bland annat det digitala diariet, raderades hos TLV – Tandvårds- och läkemedelsförmånsverket – vid den stora hackerattacken mot it-leverantören T...

Mercodia AB

Truly Labs AB

Galderma

New diagnostic rules raise concerns

In a panel discussion, several voices from academia and the industry expressed concerns about the transition to the new regulatory framework for in-vitro diagno...

Aurevia

SGS Fimko Ltd.

Australien godkänner Eli Lillys alzheimerläkemedel

Eli Lilly får marknadsgodkännande i Australien för Kisunla, meddelar den austaliensiska läkemedelsmyndigheten TGA. Därmed är behandlingen tillgänglig på 13 marknader.

Valves with piezo technology

Efficient control and regulation of gases in medical technology

Webinar: Clinical evaluation and clinical investigation of medical devices

Whether you are a small medtech company or a large one, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone curious about how clinical studies on medical devices are conducted.

ZEISS O-INSPECT duo: The multifunctional measuring machine

ZEISS O-INSPECT duo combines advanced microscopy and metrology for impressive measurement accuracy.

Jan Holmgren to receive award for the development of cholera vaccine

Researcher Jan Holmgren is being awarded for the development of the first effective drinkable cholera vaccine. The award is given by the International Vaccine I...

Just four weeks to a concept for an emergency ventilator

The lockdown in spring 2020 meant that the majority of Festo employees had to join the ranks of those working from home. Yet within the space of just four weeks...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Anna Törner: You won’t find this many Concorde projects anywhere else

"Suddenly Concorde projects seem reasonable in life science because it´s about life and death", writes Anna Törner in a column.

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