To build trust, one must be able to say “I don’t know” – whether human or AI

Will AI strengthen or break down trust? It depends on whether we can understand and accept its limitations, and our own, writes Sarah Lidé in a column.

Pneumatics Makes a Technological Leap with Piezo

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

Anna Törner: Yes, I Am Sick, But Not Weak

”People often say that someone who is ill only has one wish—to get better. But I think that is not true. Someone who is ill also longs to be understood, to be r...

Compact and leak-tight powerhouse

Media-separated solenoid valve VYKA from Festo is virtually leak-free

Miljardsatsning ska få forskare att lämna USA för EU

Vita husets krav på ökat inflytande över universiteten har väckt oro för hotad akademisk frihet. Nu ska en ny EU-förorning locka amerikanska forskare till Europ...

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“Conducting research at universities is becoming more and more like working at a research hotel”

The government wants Swedish research to focus on excellence and innovation, but can the two be combined? Life Science Sweden talks to Anna Falk, a professor at...

Ancient DNA provides new insights – “The immune system lost its job”

Ancient bone remains from our ancestors have provided new insights into the prevalence of multiple sclerosis. By looking back in time, researchers can provide a...

Carl Borrebaeck – professor and serial entrepreneur with a taste for speed

Award-winning cancer researcher, the founder of many listed companies, and constantly in the academic and commercial spotlight for decades. However, Carl Borreb...

Artificial intelligence in radiology – “Risk prediction is very exciting”

A growing number of solutions based on artificial intelligence are being developed and used in healthcare. According to Sophia Zackrisson, Professor of Radiolog...

Lund University’s record-breaking recruitment – attracting researchers from around the world

The Swedish university is launching its largest international recruitment effort ever, aiming to hire 25 researchers globally, including several in the medical field.

Samuel Lagercrantz: ”Kommer TACO-Trumps tullavtal hålla?”

Olika bud om USA-tullar på läkemedel har skapat osäkerhet. Nu har en överenskommelse slutits, men med Donald Trump som president vet man inte säkert om den komm...

Life science trends 2025 – Part 1 obesity drugs

More obesity drugs are being launched this year following Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's previous successes with GLP-1 drugs. But the next big breakthrough in obe...

Bioscience – Groundbreaking Research & Diagnostics: Stockholm

Stockholm and Uppsala jointly form a life science cluster

Stockholm and Uppsala are strengthening cooperation in medical research and biotech.

The Swedish innovation model: “There is a paradox”

It is often said that Sweden is strong when it comes to innovation, but how well are we turning that innovation into actual medicines?

New cell therapy raises hope for curing type 1 diabetes – "Never succeeded before"

For the first time, a patient with type 1 diabetes has undergone an islet transplantation using genetically modified insulin-producing cells that do not require...

ZEISS announces CE mark for CIRRUS PathFinder AI tool with automated OCT assessment

Fully integrated AI decision support tool flags B scans that may require further review, supporting more confident decision making and more efficient patient care.

Samuel Lagercrantz: We are currently seeing medical breakthroughs in these areas

Samuel Lagercrantz, Editor in Chief of Life Science Sweden, lists three medical fields in which we are currently seeing major breakthroughs and two fields in wh...

FDA approves new cystic fibrosis therapy

A new treatment for cystic fibrosis has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The new Swedish life science strategy – “It will consolidate Sweden as a leader”

Clinical trials and precision health are emphasised as key areas in the new national life science strategy.

Anna Törner: The clinical trial – Periscope to reality

What happens to the patients in the clinical trial is not very interesting, writes Anna Törner in a column.

Medivir CEO on upcoming study: ”It's about working together with others”

Medivir is a small company with a big task: to take its drug candidate, via extensive clinical studies, all the way to a patient group that currently lacks appr...

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...