Melbourne biotech Magellan Stem Cells is 17 years old and about to begin a pivotal Phase 3 trial of its stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis, a condition affecting more than 2 million Australians. Yet under legislation now before the Federal Parliament, it may also lose access to the refundable R&D Tax Incentive. …
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