Twenty-six stem-cell-related research projects will share $8.4 million in grant funding, the Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) announced Friday. The projects include research into schizophrenia, autism, diabetes, muscular dystrophy and leukemia, among other topics.  The grants were made through the ...

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Before going to a new restaurant people typically check out reviews on Yelp. Now, with a new portal unveiled by the Baltimore City Health Department, users can also see if a restaurant in the city has passed all of its ...

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David McConkey believes it’s a critical time for cancer research. In the past few years, scientists have developed the ability to quickly sequence the entire human genome and now have a better understanding of the heterogeneity of cancers — that ...

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Ever wanted to learn more about 17th-century anxieties over visionary experiences, as expressed through artwork at a Spanish monastery?

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Every Baltimore City Public Schools student between pre-K and eighth grade will soon receive free vision screenings and — if needed — free eyeglasses. It’s part of the new Vision for Baltimore program, co-sponsored by the city’s school system and ...

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As expected, Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second time in a row, making him the 11th person in league history to do so. Curry is the first MVP in history to get the ...

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The game is afoot! Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are teaming up with IBM for a pair of cybersecurity research initiatives, including a project to train IBM’s Watson computer to detect cyber attacks. Watson, no doubt still ...

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Social Leagues, Baltimore’s adult social sports league company, has moved its offices from Betamore to City Garage. Known locally as Baltimore Social, Social Leagues is graduating from Betamore and plans to expand its staff in Baltimore and nationally at the ...

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Most people are familiar with that “finger-lickin’ good” taste of fried chicken advertised by KFC. Now, with help from Baltimore spicemaker McCormick & Company, that taste is available in nail polish form. Talk about literally licking your fingers. Ogilvy & ...

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Under Armour and National League MVP Bryce Harper are extending their partnership, the Baltimore sports brand announced Tuesday. The deal was described as a “multi-year” extension but Under Armour did not specify the time period. ESPN reported that it’s a ...

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