Uncategorized - December 19, 2018
Bones may act as internal scales that monitor weight
University of Gothenburg researchers find that weight-bearing bones may help regulate body fat. Do you use a standing desk at work? They’re popular in part because studies show higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people who sit for long periods. A recent PNAS study explored possible reasons why. The work shows the […]
Business article - November 21, 2018
Health technology: From startup to market
What challenges and resources do health tech entrepreneurs need to know about? The Nordic region is good at supporting drug and device development. But how do health technology ideas such as apps and algorithms for patient tracking and virtual doctor visits get to market? Advice User input, teamwork, and local resources led the Norwegian company […]
Uncategorized - September 19, 2018
An economist’s perspective on Denmark’s plan for life science growth
In March, the country released a 5-year plan for the industry. Here’s what’s new. The life science industry is a critical contributor to the Danish economy, employing 38,000 people and accounting for 17 percent of total exports, more than agriculture or food. Life science exports were 107 billion kroner in 2016. To maintain momentum in […]
Uncategorized - June 5, 2018
Copenhagen – At the heart of Nordic life science
In Greater Copenhagen, center of Medicon Valley, life sciences go beyond drug discovery. The capital of Denmark is the heart of Nordic life science. The area called Medicon Valley, including Southern Sweden, has about four million residents and is home to powerhouses like Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, and Leo Pharma. It has Novo Nordisk Foundation Centers on Biosustainability, proteins, stem […]
Global report - May 29, 2018
For scientific impact, open the borders
Countries with high researcher mobility get more recognition. Governments around the world are closing borders: Look at the 2018 Italian election, the Trump administration, and Brexit. How will this trend affect R&D? Anti-immigration policies negatively affect science, says Professor Caroline Wagner, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Ohio State University. “People who study creativity say […]
Science article - March 27, 2018
Norwegian scientists link common medicines to Parkinson’s risk
Asthma and high blood pressure drugs influence risk of developing parkinson’s disease. Outwardly, Parkinson’s disease (PD) appears as tremors and stiffness. In the brain, neurons fill with aggregates of α-synuclein protein. Reducing α-synuclein decreases symptoms. An international team, using data on 4.6 million Norwegians over 11 years, now report in Science that two common types […]
