Researchers goes to the bottom of the brain

Swedish researchers have recently got new and deeper knowledge about the smallest part of the brain, the granule cells.

Lytix calls in cash

Norwegian company Lytix Biopharma closes a USD 1.4 million funding round to finance new antimicrobial and oncology lead compounds.

Harmony prevents dementia

People who are active, outgoing and relaxed may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet.

Medicult disclaims Swedish offer

The Norwegian company Medicult's Board is highly sceptical to the yesterday announced Vitrolife offer.

New influenza vaccine to EU

The Astrazeneca subsidary Medimmune submits marketing authorisationapplication in EU for an new intranasal vaccine against influenza.

Här är hela listan med de svenska ERC-miljonerna

Totalt har 236 forskare fått pengar från det europeiska forskningsrådet ERC. Tolv av dem kommer att arbeta med sina projekt i Sverige.

Ten recieve the Venture Cup West Prize

At this year´s Venture Cup West awards the 10 best business ideas in Venture Cup West 08/09 were chosen, receiving SEK 10 000 each.

Floppat diabetesvaccin visar positiv effekt

Nya forskningsresultat visar att Diamyd-vaccinets immunologiska effekt håller i sig fyra år efter behandling.

Martin Bergö: "The Idea is the Thing"

Martin Bergö, 38, goes wherever ideas take him - it's a process that has led to, and resulted from, plenty of unexpected results. Those ideas have been recogniz...

EU grants project on toxicity of nanomaterials

A multinational research project has have been awarded EUR 3 358 500 from the European Commission to study the hazardous effects of engineered nanomaterials on ...

Cancer cells cheat suicide call

Cancer cells cheat death by reversing a process which causes normal cells to commit suicide at the end of their natural life, researchers from the University of...

Anything is measurable

At the seminar "Du är vad jag mäter - hjärnans kemi i ett provrör", Jonas Bergquist, professor of analytical chemistry and neurochemistry, will dig deep into th...

Lundbeck divests companies

The company sells all shares in one listed company plus divests four small private equity funds, for a three-figured million sum.

Major changes to the Q-Med board

The nomination committee wants to replace half of the existing board, including the current Chairman. An Extraordinary General Meeting will take place on February 4.

Focusing on Medicon Valley

Copenhagen Capacity and Invest in Skåne are hosting a seminar to promote the geographical area known as Medicon Valley. Some of the 350 life science companies f...

Mingling types - who to aim for and who to avoid:

Read about different mingling types - who are you?

Crafoord Prize to an American and two Japanese

Today the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announces the laureates of the Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis 2009.

Pfizer lays a chunky bid on Wyeth

The merger of two pharma giants is the largest industry deal so far this year. Pfizer will acquire Wyeth in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at app...

Academia - a strong player on the lab market

While the industry was short of money during the financial crisis, government incentives were in full swing in Sweden during 2009. - Our sales to academia incre...

How to get the most out of the fair

New tools to fight bacteria

Better guidelines for doctors, detailed patient journals, and national monitoring systems are some of the tools needed to combat the increasing problem of antib...

Algoritmer i stället för provrör

Mitt i Stockholm city jobbar drygt 70 personer med att ta fram och förfina mjukvaran till dosplaneringssystemet Raystation för strålterapi mot cancer.

Ny era för läkemedelsstudier

- Det här kräver en total omställning, säger Jan Trøst Jørgensen som forskar inom personalized medicne.

9 steps to perfect partnering

Rigorous planning and a focus on your business plan is essential for successful partnering, accoring to Camilla Huse Bondeson at Conlega. Follow her 9 steps to ...