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...

Bioscience – Groundbreaking Research & Diagnostics: Stockholm

Norwegian company wins bidding battle for Sensidose

The lengthy battle to acquire medical device company Sensidose is apparently over. Generic medicines company EQL Pharma is pulling out, selling its shares and l...

A new life science cluster formed – “We are very strong in talent”

Stockholm and Uppsala’s joint life science cluster aims to be among the best in Europe. Pontus Holm, Life Science Coordinator for Region Stockholm, says the dec...

AI automates testing of implant coatings

The medical technology group Smith+Nephew uses an AI-supported light microscope ZEISS Axio Imager to inspect coated implants.

Higher throughput in less time

Do you want to automate your quality processes, shorten inspection times and increase your throughput? Gain inspiration from the experience of the medical techn...

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-...

Specific proposals and targets top the universities’ desired priorities

What are the universities’ expectations for the update of the national life science strategy? Life Science Sweden posed the question to representatives from Kar...

How to Assure Quality within R&D Medical Devices

Free webinar on June 3rd, 2025, 9:00 - 9:45 AM CEST and 5:00 - 5:45 PM CEST.

The art of building a biologic drug

The first biosimilar from Xbrane Biopharma was launched earlier this year, and several more are under development at the company’s facility in Solna, Sweden. “W...

Healthcare study: Alzheimer’s blood test shows high accuracy

A blood test for identifying Alzheimer’s has now been tested in the general healthcare setting. According to the researchers, the test was 90% accurate in making a diagnosis.

Takeover bid is being completed – Japanese company acquires Calliditas

Japanese company Asahi Kasei completes the bid for Calliditas Therapeutics after reaching over 90 percent of the shareholding. Callidita's board has now decided...

The stomach medication that became the biggest blockbuster of the 1990s

The omeprazole molecule was synthesised as early as 1979, but it took many years before the then Astra had an approved pharmaceutical. Once this happened, a tab...

Basics of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy

Learn about the principle of confocal fluorescence microscopy.

Valves with piezo technology

Efficient control and regulation of gases in medical technology

Samuel Lagercrantz: “Companies that do this successfully will take the lead”

The development of new medicines and medical technologies should not focus too narrowly on prolonging life. It is equally important to develop treatments that r...

Achieve Efficient, Fast Targeting of Your Sample

Step into the future of imaging technology with VersaXRM 730.

Sofia Wallström is Lif's new CEO

Sofia Wallström has been appointed as the new CEO of the industry organization Lif, the trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Sweden.

Storbritannien vill korta starttiden för kliniska studier med 100 dagar

Krävande byråkrati sätter käppar ihjulet för medicinsk forskning i Storbritannien. Nu vill regeringen kraftigt korta tiden för att starta kliniska studier.

Från apotekare till poddare – Magnus Lejelöv har rösten som verktyg

Magnus Lejelöv har över 20 års erfarenhet från läkemedelssektorn och har intervjuat nära två hundra vårdprofiler i sina poddar. I maj står han på scenen i Lund ...

Lilly´s Nordic manager on Mounjaro launch in Sweden: "Patients deserve respect"

Another blockbuster diabetes and obesity drug has made its way into the Swedish market – with promises of a stable supply and availability for patients. “What w...

ZEISS Quality Innovation Summit video

An event full of experiences, talks, innovations, speeches, and state-of-the-art technology.

Government apoints new experts to medicine and health council

Johanna Fälting, Head of Research at BioArctic, and physician Markus Lingman have been appointed as new members of the Swedish Research Council’s Subject Counci...

SupraCube - In life Science

Superconductors must be permanently kept below their transition temperature for levitation. Because of the integrated cooler, applications with superconductors ...