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PSLM gambled, but the odds are against them. They forgot to account for Rudenstine’s temperament. He’s a scholar, not a leader. Stuck in the ivory tower of inaction to the last, Rudenstine will hand over his office to Summers untainted by momentous decisions changing...

Author: By Meredith B. Osborn, | Title: It's Time, Rudenstine | 5/4/2001 | See Source »

But genetics doesn't even have to be involved as long as learning is. A childhood trauma--a house fire, say, or a dog bite--may be more than enough to seize the brain's attention and serve as a repository for incipient fears. "Temperament also seems to be critical...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fear Not! | 4/2/2001 | See Source »

Verba felt that Summers' applied intellectual temperament would not pose an obstacle.

Author: By Daniel K. Rosenheck, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Faculty Debate How To Best Use Bully Pulpit | 3/12/2001 | See Source »

Contrary to some media reports, Missy is not deceased. The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect his privacy, wants a twin to carry on Missy's fine qualities after she does die. The prototype is, by all accounts, athletic, good-natured and supersmart. She's not a show...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Copydog, Copycat | 2/26/2001 | See Source »

Contrary to some media reports, Missy is not deceased. The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect his privacy, wants a twin to carry on Missy's fine qualities after she does die. The prototype is, by all accounts, athletic, good-natured and supersmart. She's not a show...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Human Cloning: Copydog, Copycat | 2/19/2001 | See Source »

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