BioNotebook: Seragon, Arcturus, Seattle Genetics, Cytos, CIRM
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Executive Summary
Seragon announces Series A funding amount; Arcturus raises $5m Series A; Seattle Genetics enters clinic with new ADC; Cytos earns Phase IIb cash; and CIRM president steps down.
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