Björn Arvidsson will lead research and innovation in Region Uppsala

The Swedish life science profile Björn Arvidsson has been appointed Director of Research and Innovation for Region Uppsala.

FDA approves first non-opioid pain reliever in over 20 years

For the first time in decades, a new type of acute pain medication that is not an opioid has been approved in the USA.

Heidi Stensmyren is eager for new challenges in the biotech industry

Heidi Stensmyren has served as President of the Swedish Medical Association, held a managerial position at Karolinska University Hospital and is now Medical Dir...

A new scientific event in Gothenburg

Life Science Sweden is holding an event in Gothenburg for the first time.

Final assembly inspection of medical plastics

Technical paper by ZEISS Medical Industry Solutions.

Novo Nordisk cuts ties with Hims & Hers after Wegovy dispute

Novo Nordisk is ending its collaboration with Hims & Hers Health due to concerns about the company’s sales and marketing practices related to the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

New moves around Nykode's management – withdrawal of resignations

Norwegian Nykode Therapeutics is reinstating members of the management team who previously announced their resignations.

Health politician Lina Nordquist: ”I find it hard to be idle”

She is the pharmacist and researcher who grew tired of the breakthroughs that never materialised and knowledge that never seemed to reach patients, so she decid...

Life science trends 2025 – Neurology

New Alzheimer's drugs are beginning to be used in Sweden, more deals in the neuro sector are expected, and tools for deliver active substances across the blood-...

Charged with illegal pharmaceutical sales – alleged earnings of 23 million

For at least five years, two men allegedly carried out illegal sales of pharmaceuticals and supplements, amassing millions. They are now facing charges at Söder...

A tiny animal with great importance

From the mythical Ganges River to the less sacred, but considerably cleaner waters in KI's aquariums in Solna. The little zebrafish has made an unconscious care...

Bioscience – Groundbreaking Research & Diagnostics: Stockholm

ZEISS continues to drive digital era forward in ophthalmology

2 million digitally planned cataract cases in the U.S. alone.

Life science trends 2025 – The economy

Upcoming patent expirations are driving pharmaceutical companies to acquire in 2025. In Sweden, we may be on our way to brighter times and fewer bankruptcies. T...

Easy integration of piezo valves for gas handling

Extremely energy-saving, silent and without any heat build-up – piezo technology offers many benefits for efficient and precise gas handling in medical technolo...

Are you ready for EMC 2024?

Visit ZEISS at Europe’s largest Event dedicated to Microscopy and Imaging.

Vaccine skeptic David Geier to lead study on link to autism

The American government is to launch a study on whether vaccines cause autism – and has appointed a well-known vaccine skeptic to lead the analysis.

Pneumatics Makes a Technological Leap with Piezo

The first high-precision proportional valve terminal VTEP opens up new application areas

The Top 10 Challenges Facing Laboratories Today

Navigating the Laboratory Automation Landscape

High-performance Slide Scanner for Fluorescence, Brightfield and Polarization

ZEISS Axioscan 7.

A vaccine the world is waiting for: “It can change the lives of many”

A Solna laboratory is developing a vaccine that could save the lives of countless children in low- and middle-income countries. “Working on something that can m...

How the Foreign Office will promote Swedish life science exports

The broadness and innovative strength keep Swedish life science exports strong, but the protectionist tendencies in the world are worrying, says Camilla Melland...

Kennedy stoppar bidrag till vaccinalliansen Gavi

USA kommer inte längre ge ekonomiskt stöd till Gavi förrän den globala vaccinalliansen ”återvunnit allmänhetens förtroende”. Det meddelar USA:s hälsominister Ro...

Security flaw in Swedish breast cancer screening software – woman passed away

A lack of safeguard in Sectra's software led to a woman with breast cancer receiving an incorrect diagnosis. She later passed away. The software is used in 20 o...