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November 9, 2006

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November 9, 2006

News

Inaugural Islamic studies director named
Mottahedeh to head Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program

When does racism begin?
At Radcliffe, Yale scholar talks about Great Britain and 'brown babies'

Alan J. Stone to step down
VP of Government, Community and Public Affairs will leave at end of academic year

Research

Growth of spinal nerves is improved
Could play a role in spinal cord repair

HMS conference examines research on women's aging
Progress being made for improving quality of life

Children show strong preference for those smiled on by fate
Five- to 7-year-olds more attracted to lucky individuals and groups than victims of bad luck

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Macklis
Nerve regeneration?
Nerves that control the highest level of voluntary movements have been isolated and secrets of their growth revealed for the first time. Jeffrey Macklis (above) hopes to coax adult stem cells into developing into new motor nerves that grow from the brain to the spinal cord. (Staff file photo Kris Snibbe/Harvard News Office)
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Origins of Life to theorize about universe
MBTA fare increase, Charlie Card transition, and changes to existing pass types
Three faculty are recognized as Scientific American 50
Hasty Pudding donates $12,000 to Cambridge public schools
Tissue engineering at a crossroads



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