WPI researcher working to detect genetically engineered organismsA Worcester Polytechnic Institute researcher is working to find a way to determine which organisms found in the wild are genetically engineered, unlike their naturally existing cousins. |
Hologic's MacMillan lands fifth in U.S. for CEO payHologic CEO Steve MacMillan was the fifth-highest-paid CEO among the country's largest public companies, according to the latest annual analysis by The Wall Street Journal. |
Masy BioServices opens office in North CarolinaPepperell-based Masy BioServices, a biorepository company, is continuing its expansion on the eastern seaboard by opening an office in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. |
Cogmedix to expand with new West Boylston HQWorcester medical device contract manufacturer Cogmedix is expanding its facilities and moving into a new headquarters at an 80,000-square-foot building in West Boylston. |
Boston Scientific to acquire Calif. biotech for $465MMarlborough medical device giant Boston Scientific will acquire a California biotech company specializing in treating lumbar spinal stenosis for at least $465 million. |
Sexual infections on rise in Worcester, beyond
Susan Shalhoub |
Funding cuts to prevention services are one cause for a rise in gonorrhea and other STI's. That's brought a stronger response from health officials in Central Massachusetts. |
Hopkinton software firm raises $6MVeruna, a Hopkinton company specializing in insurance technology software, has completed a $6-million funding round. |
AbbVie joins biotech internships for low-income studentsAbbVie, a Worcester pharmaceutical facility, has joined a statewide program aiming to help low-income students find opportunities in high-demand biotechnology firms. |
Cloud computing firm returning to MetroWestNasuni, a cloud computing company founded in Natick before being moved to Boston, is returning to MetroWest with a new office in Marlborough. |
Kopin Corp. loses $11.3M in Q1The stock price for Westborough wearable technology and optical solutions manufacturer Kopin Corp. was trading down 4% Tuesday as first quarter revenues decreased and net loss doubled. |