First Rhode Island Startups Closing in on Tax Credit Under New Stimulus Program

If Massachusetts is the New England innovation economy’s Goliath (and we’d argue that it is), Rhode Island is David. And the state has a new weapon in hand as it goes... Read more »

Perceived Risk, Culture Clash Did in Biogen Idec Sale, CEO Asserts

Pharmaceutical suitors shied away from buying Cambridge, MA-based Biogen Idec (NASDAQ:BIIB) last fall because they were too afraid of the risks associated with acquiring a biotech, Biogen CEO James... Read more »

Cynosure Claims Patent Infringement Against Rival Cosmetic Laser Company

Cynosure, a Westford, MA-based cosmetic laser company, (NASDAQ: CYNO) and its largest shareholder are suing a California rival for allegedly infringing on a patent for a liposuction tool.

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ACT Creates Stem Cells, Spares Embryos

Advanced Cell Technology, a Los Angeles, CA-based stem cell company with research operations in Worcester, MA, announced on Thursday that it’s been able to derive five stem cell lines from human... Read more »

Avant to Appeal NASDAQ Delisting Decision

Avant Immunotherapeutics, a Needham, MA-based vaccine developer, announced on Wednesday that it is appealing a delisting notice from the NASDAQ market. Avant (NASDAQ:AVAN) was told by the stock exchange... Read more »