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Morning Woburn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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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    Thursday August 27
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  • 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
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    7:30 pm
    • Sunday September 13
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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)

Ok Woburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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