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Protein providing health benefits of exercise discovered by Harvard researchers

Harvard researchers discover a protein that provides health benefits similar to exercise, including weight loss and improved blood-sugar control.

New York Times reviews Theda Skocpol and Vanessa Williams book on the Tea Party

A new book by Harvard scholars Theda Skocpol and Vanessa Williamson attracts attention as the presidential primary season begins.

Margaret Marshall to rejoin Choate, Hall & Stewart and Harvard Law School

The former Massachusetts chief justice will serve as senior counsel for Choate, Hall & Stewart.

A New York Times story reveals how Harvard shaped Mitt Romney

A New York Times story asks how the experience shaped the presidential candidate.

Harvard economist Jeremy C. Stein nominated to Federal Reserve Board

The economics professor has investigated flaws in the financial markets.

The Brazelton Touchpoints Center: scenes from its work (narrated slide show)

Explore the work of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Dr. Berry Brazelton in a narrated slide show.

A video about Catholic priest Paul O'Brien

A brief introduction to Father Paul O'Brien and his work as pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Occupy Harvard removes most tents, Yard to reopen

With most tents removed, the University and Occupy Harvard participants negotiate reopening the Yard.

Harvard Rhodes Scholars from South Africa and Canada swell 2012 total to six

Scholars from Canada and South Africa boost Harvard's 2012 Rhodes class to half a dozen.

Brontë magazine, similar to Harvard holdings, sold

Manuscript, sold for $1.1 million, leaves England; magazine complements books in Harvard collection.

An undergraduate explores Boston through a course about urban problems

The Undergraduate writes about "Reinventing Boston," a course that sends students out to learn about urban progress and problems through immersion in city life.

by Katherine Xue