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Founder Forum: Kevin Strange of Novo Biosciences
The goal now is to lead this drug candidate through clinical trials in large mammals and then, hopefully, demonstrate that it can help humans regenerate heart muscle tissue following a heart attack. Read more »
Vets First Choice buys two pharmacies to boost network
CEO Benjamin Shaw and Direct Vet Marketing, doing business as Vets First Choice, made good on the promise to expand by acquisition on Thursday, announcing the acquisition of two pharmaceutical practices to boost its prescription management business. Read more »
This Startup Aims to Swap Blood Draws for Saliva Samples
The privately held company has raised $1.6 million in seed financing, according to a fact sheet provided on its website. Read more »
Softbank invests $7.5M in MIT-based aerostat startup Altaeros
With this funding, Altaeros aims to bring low-cost wireless broadband to regional areas via its SuperTower
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Jackson Laboratory gets $3.3M grant to study ALS
ALS usually strikes people from 40 to 70 years old, who have a typical life expectancy of two to five years after diagnosis, according to the ALS Association. Read more »
Highland Blueberry Farm to host farm and field tour, Extension Association annual meeting
The public is invited to tour the farm at 94 Old County Road, discover its innovative products, and learn more about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Waldo County. Read more »
Dream Local Digital prepares to close $100K investment
Kinney said revenue is expected to be between $2.5 million and $3.2 million this year, trending towards $5 million within 18 months of January 2018. Read more »
Portland biotech co. Abogen raising $4M Series A
Abogen’s SEC document reveals that it has already raised $25,000 of the $4 million goal, and that $1.2 million of the total eventually raised will go toward salaries for four executives over a two-year period. Read more »
Bigelow Lab lands grant to study life below the ocean floor
At the conclusion of the project, the researchers will provide public lectures and feature an interactive display of deep-sea video footage at Bigelow's annual public open house. Read more »