Tag Archives: Swedish

‘Exploding’ Cells? Swedish Scientists Discover Potential Cancer Treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme

The Karolinska Institute in Stockholm reverses cancerous cell growth with Vacquinol-1.
Posted on March 24, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Swedish scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm have been conducting explosive cancer treatment with a new substance called Vacquinol-1. The research team published their findings in Cell last Thursday, which focused specifically on combatting one of the most common … Continue reading →

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Tikker: For Those Wondering, “When Will I Die?”

How Swedish inventor Fredrik Colting’s “death watch” affects our psyche
Posted on January 12, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When will you die? The question is usually sparked by a powerful film or dream – and even then it doesn’t resonate for long. Sometimes it takes the passing of a loved one, or a brush with Death at an … Continue reading →

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Funeral Practices in Sweden

Concerning death and funerals, the Swedish government caters to the needs of both its dominant Christian population, as well as those of every other religion
Posted on December 19, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Though it’s filled with almost every kind of prominent world religion, Sweden also has a strong identity as a secularized country. This duality has thus influenced the way the Swedish government approaches the numerous funeral and burial practices in their … Continue reading →

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