Business - October 25, 2023
Q&A: The Baltics – An emerging life science hub
Nordic Life Science asked Dominykas Milašius, Venture Partner at Baltic Sandbox Ventures and co-founder of Delta biosciences, about the Baltic business climate for life science startups and companies, and opportunities for investments and collaborations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Global report - October 13, 2023
Cell atlases of the human brain presented in Science
In two parallel projects, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been involved in creating the most comprehensive atlases of human brain cells to date. The two studies, which are published in Science, provide clues on different brain diseases and give hope for medical advancements in the future, such as new cancer drugs. You could say that we’ve […]
Global report - October 3, 2023
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter. The three Laureates are being recognised for their experiments, which have given humanity new […]
Global report - September 25, 2023
Event: Showcasing the best of Nordic life science innovation
It’s no secret that it’s been a challenging 12 months for the life sciences and healthcare sector. With generalist investors moving out of the public markets in 2022 after the boom of 2020 and 2021, and not yet returning in numbers, this slowdown has depressed the IPO market and fed through down to private investment, […]
Global report - July 14, 2023
First genetic variant associated with disease severity in MS found
An international team of researchers has identified the first genetic variant associated with disease severity in multiple sclerosis (MS). In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord, resulting in symptom flares known as relapses as well as longer-term degeneration, known as progression. Previous studies have identified genetic factors that increase the risk […]
Business - July 11, 2023
Life sciences in the UK after Brexit
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves across industries, including the life sciences sector. Many companies are grappling with uncertainty and are still struggling to understand the potential implications of Brexit on their operations. Despite this, some opportunities may arise, particularly for the Nordic region, which has close links with the […]
