Obesity-drug pioneers win Lasker Award

This year’s Lasker Prize in Clinical Research has been awarded to three researchers for their discoveries in GLP-1-based drugs that, according to the jury, “hav...

The life science strategy – what the industry wants

The process of updating the national life science strategy has begun at the government’s life science office. According to industry stakeholders, Sweden’s compe...

High-tech companies are increasingly focusing on health

Tech companies have been taking an interest in healthcare for many years, and this interest seems to be increasing. “It’s not a sudden shift in trend, it’s more...

AI detects tumor disease – via voice recording

A short voice recording along with facial images – both analyzed with an AI algorithm – can make it possible to detect the rare tumour disease acromegaly and in...

Nobel Prize winner Torsten Wiesel turns 100: “Old men like me should use their experience to help the young”

In 1955, a young Torsten Wiesel jumped on a boat to the US and embarked on a fabulous career as a neuroscientist, crowned with a Nobel Prize for his work. Now 1...

The future of healthcare in focus: ”Together, things happen”

In march, it’s once again time for Fokus Patient, an event for the industry where the patients’ perspective takes center stage. It’s a great way to spread knowl...

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Quretech granted a European patent for a new type of antibiotic

The European patent provides protection until 2041. Previously, the patent was granted in China, and the application is currently under review in the USA, India, and Japan.

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...

MSD discontinues development of cancer drugs after trial failures

MSD suspends Phase 3 trials for two drug programs for different forms of cancer after trial failures.

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 obesity has a different...

What will be the next big hype after obesity? – An expert panel highlighted their top picks

What will be the next big trend in life science? Everything from Alzheimer’s, Crispr and Omics were highlighted when the issue was debated at this year’s major ...

Norway rejects national life science strategy – sees no need

The Norwegian Arbeiderpartiet rejects a proposal that Norway should develop its own life science strategy.

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Virology professor on the threat from X: ”The next pandemic could be worse“

The question is not if, but when we will be affected by a new unknown virus that causes yet another pandemic. Are we sufficiently prepared? "Absolutely not!", r...

First preterm infants study – a vital step for Neola

After years of developing an advanced lung monitoring system, Neola Medical has received some delightful news: permission to start its first clinical study on p...

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...

Så används Nobelupptäckten i läkemedelsutveckling

Regulatoriska T-celler håller immunförsvaret i schack, en upptäckt som nu belönas med nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin 2025. Qiang Pan Hammarström berättar...

A mass flow controller that is silent, fast and cost-effective

Portable ventilator breathing devices, bioreactors or the dosing of inert gases all rely on the highest control dynamics. That is exactly what the proportional ...

Eli Lilly requests re-examination of Alzheimer's drug recommendation

Eli Lilly has requested that the EMA re-examine its opinion on the company's Alzheimer's drug, Kisunla, the agency announced on Friday.

Novo Nordisk establishes new factory in Denmark

Novo Nordisk establishes a new production facility in Odense, Denmark, an investment of 8.5 billion Danish kroner.

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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...