Scientists are reporting a new way to lower cholesterol, and it's particularly exciting because the new approach uses a novel molecular tool that could transform standard therapies.

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"It could be a huge tool for universities to transform the way they recruit and train graduate students, " Gene Tempel, founding dean of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, said of Munger's gift.

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While Facebook has impressive metrics, Facebook has yet to prove how it can transform itself into a platform or infrastructure beyond a tool to connect friends with each other.

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