BU Biolab Safety Guidelines Outlined

The Boston University biolab is still under construction. Now, its top officials are detailing what sorts of background checks will be done on anyone who wants to work within the facility. Read more

UMass Launches Stem Cell Bank

UMass Medical School has launched a new stem cell bank, thanks to a 7-million-dollar grant from the state. The goal is to have more than 100 different types of stem cells in the bank in the coming years. Read more

Study Explains Why Chemo Works for Some, Not Others

Researchers at MIT have discovered that not everyone’s cells respond the same way when exposed to radiation. This could help lead to new treatments for people. Read more

Massachusetts Launches International Stem Cell Database

Massachusetts will be home to an international stem cell registry. The announcement is one part of the one-billion-dollar life sciences initiative advocated for by Governor Deval Patrick is approaching reality. Read more

Massachusetts Clearly a Leader in Clinical Trials

There has been concern that Massachusetts was not home to enough clinical trials, which is one measure of how successful the local life-sciences industry is working. It turns out, for the moment at least, Massachusetts is holding its own. Read more

Advanced Cell Technology Retreats to Worcester

Advanced Cell Technology, which has its roots in Worcester, will consolidate all of its operations back at its Central Massachusetts roots. Read more

Breakthrough: Harvard Scientists Make Cells Change Type

In the ongoing quest to find ways to turn human cells from one kind to another. This is a sought-after technique for this potential to help cure disease and disorders. Read more

Massachusetts Researchers Find New Diabetes Therapy

Some exciting news for those suffering from type-1 diabetes. Researchers in Boston may have found a therapy that could reverse the disease. Read more

UMass Lowell Receives Life Sciences Grant

UMass Lowell was recently awarded more than $1 million in matching grants by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center board to fund scientific research and new faculty. Read more

Red Blood Cells Created in Lab

Worcester-based Advanced Cell Technology announced it has a way to create human blood cells using embryonic stem cells. Read more

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