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> Canada's Zymeworks has hauled in $8.1 million in new venture cash to support its development of antibodies and next-gen protein-based therapeutics. The follow-on round came from CTI Life Sciences Fund, Advanced Biotechnologies Venture Fund and several private shareholders. Release
> Belgium's Cardio3 has established a U.S. office as it prepares to collaborate with the Mayo Clinic on a late-stage trial for heart failure. the biotech reported positive mid-stage data from its stem cell study last year. Story
> Seattle's CMC Biologics has completed a $10 million expansion of its manufacturing facilities, doubling its capacity to deliver biologics for clinical studies and adding commercial supplies to the mix. Story
> Spain's Digna Biotech won the FDA's orphan status for cardiotrophin-1 in the treatment of acute liver failure. Release
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And Finally... Investigators say that deep brain stimulation can spur the development of memory cells. "DBS has been quite effective for the treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, and has recently been explored for treatment of a range of neurologic and psychiatric conditions," said Paul Frankland, PhD, of The Hospital for Sick Children. Release