🌱 Patch AM: Why a Woburn antibody maker is rechecking thousands of lab images

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Woburn antibody maker is rechecking thousands of lab images

Also on today's calendar: Austin Prep: Summer Preview and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Report Details Widespread Antibody Validation Image Manipulation Across the Industry (genomeweb.com) — A major investigation into manipulated antibody validation images has put pressure on biotech suppliers worldwide, including one based in Woburn. Local firm Bioss is responding with a detailed review of its records, pledging to correct or remove questionable images and pause product claims if underlying validation can't be confirmed, while offering support to affected customers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woburn

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Austin Prep: Summer Preview →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
  The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
  60 locations around Wakefield,
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Freshman BBQ
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
• Afterschool Makerspace and STEM Hub Open House →
  10 B Roessler Rd, Woburn
  4:00 pm
• Great Reads Discussion: Nothing More of This Land
  Maynard Public Library Roosevelt Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Fowler Meet & Greet
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
  1:15 pm
• Green Meadow Meet and Greet K-3
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
  2:00 pm
• Green Meadow PTO Playground Playdate 2:30-3:30 pm
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
  2:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
  Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Fishing Derby & New Scout Registration →
  Horn Pond Sturgis Street Boat Launch, Woburn
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walter realizing that he was already living his best life INSIDE 🤣🤣😍😍
  I can't say it enough, but I'll say it ONE more time…. Thank you so much everyone!! It's so amazing to see that in this world that has gone crazy,… (Nextdoor Woburn Center)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Woburn. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Winchester

• DA drops charges against protesters arrested at Burlington ICE facility (boston.com)
• Woburn, Winchester and Burlington primary day is almost here (Sept. 1) (homenewshere.com)

Burlington

• A 'Robots' road sign in Lexington is apparently connected to a bizarre imagined future Massachusetts (boston.com)

Wakefield

• 'Spacious 3-BR Ranch' Hits The Market In Wakefield (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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