Biotech leaders ask VCs, pharma to 'step up' amid uncertainty
Amid the federal funding uncertainty for health and sciences, local life science leaders say this could be a moment for industry partners, investors and others to step up and support the sector.
DEA dismantles Massachusetts fentanyl mill; illegal operator ‘faces deportation’
An illegal immigrant who operated a now “dismantled” fentanyl mill in Lawrence “faces deportation,” the Drug Enforcement ...
Massachusetts drug dealer busted for millions of fentanyl pills, many resembling heart-shaped pink candy, pleads guilty
Massachusetts drug dealer busted for millions of fentanyl pills, many resembling heart-shaped pink candy, pleads guilty ...
FDA approves first new non-opioid painkiller in decades, and it's from a MA company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new non-opioid pain medication developed by the Massachusetts-based company ...
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FDA approves first new non-opioid painkiller in decades, and it's from a MA company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new non-opioid pain medication developed by the Massachusetts-based company Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Thursday. The drug, which is called ...
New U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts targets drug crime, immigration, "No one is immune from federal prosecution"
Leah Foley described herself as a lifelong prosecutor with passion and experience in drug crimes and sex trafficking.
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Amid Mass. school budget crises, lawmakers weigh how to fix school funding system
After years of high inflation that has put increased strain on school budgets across the state, some lawmakers are weighing how they can fix the issue. A new bill filed by state Senator Jason ...
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Tapestry Health looks to expand harm reduction drug checking services after state law change
“We have to be creative.” Several years ago, Tapestry started the drug checking program and partnered with the Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream, part of Brandeis University’s Opioid ...