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Dr. Anthony Epstein, Pathologist Who Discovered Epstein-Barr Virus, Dies at 102

New York Times His groundbreaking research, which he performed with Yvonne Barr, his doctoral student, uncovered the first virus capable of causing cancer in humans. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/science/anthony-epstein-dead.html

Josette Molland, Who Told of Life in Nazi Camps Through Art, Dies at 100

New York Times She endured horrors as a captured member of the French Resistance and — to ensure that her story, too, would survive — depicted them years later in a series of stark paintings. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/world/europe/josette-molland-dead.html

One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.

New York Times A large study of “discordant twins,” in which only one suffered abuse or neglect, adds to evidence linking childhood trauma to adult illness. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/health/one-twin-was-hurt-the-other-was-not-their-adult-mental-health-diverged.html

Josette Molland’s Testimony: Scenes of Life in Nazi Camps

New York Times In her 80s, she created a series of paintings depicting the horrors she endured in forced-labor camps during World War II. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/world/europe/josette-mollands-paintings.html

Zelensky and Greek Leader Were in Odesa as Russia Attacked

New York Times Neither was hurt and it was unclear whether the Russian Army was targeting them. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/world/europe/zelensky-mitsotakis-odesa-russian-attack.html

Navalny’s Grave Is Covered in Flowers as Russian Grapple With His legacy

New York Times The loss of the optimism in the face of oppression espoused by Aleksei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, has hit many Russians hard. Now, as one mourner said, “I don’t have any vision of the future.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/world/europe/navalny-grave-russia.html

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