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Cover stories

An indelible smile, and a caring heart

Leading scientist is appointed new chair of Cell Biology

New aid policy lowers debt, widens career choices

Partnerships

Opening up the lines of communication

Grants & contracts

People

Lifelines: Linda Mayes

Neuroscientist wins inaugural Kavli Prize

Researcher lauded for work on psychiatric disorders

Local doctor appointed CMO of Yale Medical Group

Expert on bacteria is new HHMI investigator

Out & about

Science

A 'Shangri-La' for stem cell research

Advances: A replacement for hormone replacement? | Clearing out Alzheimer�s plaques | Feminine pharaoh: a genetic anomaly? | Natural selection tames alcohol use

Health

The kindest cut: single-port surgery at Yale

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July/August 2008 Volume 4 Issue 3