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MDI Biological Lab finds new way to heal wounds

(Reprint Mainebiz 5/17/2016) – An MDI Biological Laboratory professor has discovered a new way that wounds heal themselves, opening the door for research on new genes or drugs to promote healing. Read more here.

Can hop-growers, maltsters and brewers make a truly Maine beer?

(Reprint from Mainebiz, 5/16/2016) – Maine is where the grain is, says Joel Alex, founder and maltster of Blue Ox Malthouse in Lisbon Falls. Add that to the sprouting number of hop growers in the state and you’ve got a formula for sourcing two of the main ingredients in beer locally. Read more here.

Portland-based Sea Bags opening three more stores

(Reprint from Portland Press Herald 5/12/16) – Sea Bags, the Portland company that makes upscale totes, home accessories and other items from recycled sail cloth, is opening three more stories this summer. Read more here.

Jackson Lab gets $1.3M teaching grant for Maine, Connecticut program

(Reprint from Mainebiz 5/12/2016) – The Jackson Laboratory has pulled yet more federal funding with a $1,281,975 Science Education Partnership Award from the National Institutes of Health. The lab said the money will support five years of funding for its Teaching the Genome Generation teacher professional development program designed to enhance genetics instruction in high…