Latest Press Releases

• New research helps understand how a long, healthy lifespan may be passed down across generations16 June 2026
  Gothenburg, Sweden: Understanding why some people stay healthy without developing disease until late in life (have an increased healthspan*), whereas others become infirm at a much younger age has important implications for the health of today’s… Read more: New research helps understand how a long, healthy lifespan may be passed down across generations
• Large-scale European study shows that prevention in patients with inherited cancer risks produces substantial cost benefits16 June 2026
  Gothenburg, Sweden: Screening people with the rare, inherited cancer-causing condition Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) brings both medical and economic benefits to patients and healthcare systems, according to research presented to the annual conference of the European Society… Read more: Large-scale European study shows that prevention in patients with inherited cancer risks produces substantial cost benefits
• Creating mini-brains from stem cells reveals a new, promising treatment for a devastating childhood disease15 June 2026
  Gothenburg, Sweden: Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterised by tremors, seizures, coordination and learning difficulties, usually manifesting in early childhood. This Parkinson’s-like condition is extremely rare, and until recently, parents were… Read more: Creating mini-brains from stem cells reveals a new, promising treatment for a devastating childhood disease
• Integrating genetic origin data with tumour analyses enables better prediction of survival15 June 2026
  Gothenburg, Sweden:  New research to be presented at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics shows that a cancer patient’s genetic ancestry can have a significant effect both on how their disease progresses… Read more: Integrating genetic origin data with tumour analyses enables better prediction of survival