Welcome to MaineLifeScience.com
MaineLifeScience.com is part of a specialized network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device,
and life science sites that includes more than 4,500 biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical companies,
non-profit research institutions, universities and supporting service sector companies across the U.S. and Canada.
This network addresses the growing informational and service needs of companies, patients, educators and others in
their respective states while providing clients the opportunity to cost effectively
advertise their job openings, events, facility availability and other services at the state level,
regionally or nationwide. We welcome your comments, suggestions and requests for informational content and supporting
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Destination Maine
Are you considering a move to Maine? Relocating your business to
Maine? Starting a company? Or just interested in Maine?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Maine, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- FDA approves tapentadol immediate-release tablets for relief of acute pain Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tapentadol immediate-release tablets for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain in adults 18 years of age or older.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
- New antibiotic against serious infections The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has
recommended approval for the antibiotic, ZEVTERA(TM) (ceftobiprole medocaril) for the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
- EMEA recommends suspension of marketing authorisation for IONSYS(R) Janssen-Cilag International NV announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended suspension of the marketing authorisation for IONSYS(R), indicated for the management of pain for use in a hospital setting only.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
- Independent scientists determine study conclusions are flawed On November 11, 2008, the Austrian Ministry of Health, Family and Youth released a report on three studies designed to assess the impact of GM corn on reproduction. One finding in one of the studies was interpreted as a possible impact on reproduction in the test mice.
Monsanto Company November 21, 2008
- FDA accepts filing and grants priority review for DX-88 for hereditary angioedema Dyax announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the Company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for DX-88 (ecallantide) for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) and has designated the application for Priority Review.
Dyax Corp. November 21, 2008
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Learn About Maine's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Maine? Will the industry continue
to grow in Maine? What do other states have? Each state has a unique story
that explains why a given industry has developed in a specific region and not in others.
Through Maine BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists,
institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping
the biotechnology, medical device and life science industries in the state of Maine.
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November is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, blindness and amputations, and a major cause of heart
disease and stroke. Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and about one quarter (or 5.7 million)
of them don't know that they have the disease. Millions more are at risk of developing diabetes.
Diabetes is a costly disease associated with serious complications and premature death. It is a major
cause of heart disease and stroke and a leading cause of leg and foot amputations unrelated to injury,
kidney failure, and new blindness in adults.
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BioFact
(1830) - Scottish botanist Robert Brown discovers a small dark body in plant cells. He calls it the nucleus or little nut.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny..."""
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