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Helmsley-Supported Research Finds Protein Structure That Shows How Viruses Take Over Cells

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02/29/2016

The Salk Institute and Harvard Medical School researchers have determined the structure of a protein complex that lets viruses similar to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) establish permanent infections within their hosts, in new research...

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When Integrating A School, Does It Matter If You Use Class Instead Of Race? (Century Foundation)

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02/29/2016

As a new pair of reports from the progressive Century Foundation shows, integration policies have seen a resurgence. A new wave of integration has come with one big difference that sets it apart from the busing battles of the past. Integration...

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Century Foundation Report Examines The Real Value of What Students Do in College

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02/26/2016

As part of its College Completion report series, Robert Shireman, senior fellow at The Century Foundation, writes about the state of college education, including improved focus on learning as opposed to drop out rates, and what can be done to remedy...

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Schott Foundation Welcomes Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks and Miren Uriarte to the Board of Directors

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02/26/2016

The Schott Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks and Miren Uriarte.

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Study: Metabolism Protein Found to Also Regulate Feeding Behavior in the Brain (JPB Foundation)

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02/26/2016

New research from The Rockefeller University reveals an important new component of the system responsible for regulating food intake: a hormone called amylin, which acts in the brain to help control consumption.

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Sloan Foundation Announces 2016 Research Fellowships

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02/25/2016

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced the selection of 126 scientists and researchers as recipients of this year's Sloan Research Fellowships.

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Tow Foundation Announces Six Playwright Residencies

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02/25/2016

The Tow Foundation-supported residency will give six emerging playwrights creative homes at theatres in New York City.

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JP Morgan Chase Report Addresses Summer Youth Employment Deficit

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02/25/2016

Around the world, youth unemployment rates are at or near historic highs – with a slow predicted recovery – including in the United States, where young people are experiencing Depression-era levels of employment. JP Morgan Chase released its second...

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Open Society Foundations Supports International Online Journalism Event

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02/24/2016

The Knight Center for Journalism has released its program for the 17th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), an annual conference attracting media executives, journalists and scholars from around the world.

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Rockefeller, JPMorgan Chase Foundation Support 100,000 Opportunities Hiring Fair & Forum in LA

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02/24/2016

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to employment for young people, reported that in one day, more than 1,000 youth were offered jobs on-the-spot.