George Church on using Jeffrey Epstein money
60 Minutes asked geneticist George Church about accepting donations from Jeffrey Epstein's foundation. He explains: "You don't always know your donors as well as you would like-- even if other people do."
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Could genetic engineering reverse aging?
George Church's lab at Harvard Medical School is working to make humans immune to all viruses, eliminate genetic diseases and reverse the aging process. Scott Pelley reports on how close the geneticist's team is to a breakthrough.
Geneticist: Reversing the aging process in humans could be 20 years away
"Aging reversal is something that's been proven about eight different ways in animals," geneticist George Church says. So when will humans get to turn back the clock? Church tells 60 Minutes it's not that far away. See the full report, Sunday
Caroline Wozniacki retiring from tennis at age 29
The former world number one will retire from tennis after the Australian Open in January.
Harvard-Yale game interrupted by climate protest
The protest delayed the game for about 30 minutes
How Harvard's debate tournament helps teens find their voice
"Trailblazers don't wait for opportunities. They create them"
Judge: Harvard doesn't discriminate against Asian-Americans
University's admissions policies pass "constitutional muster," a judge ruled in the closely watched trial
Jeffrey Epstein gave nearly $9 million to Harvard
University's president said the late sex offender made the donations before his conviction for "abhorrent" crimes
Palestinian Harvard freshman kept out of U.S. allowed in, after all
He was denied entry at Boston's Logan Airport but is in U.S. now on student visa; administration staying mum on why he was blocked in first place
Millions take aspirin for heart health – but many shouldn't
People who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers report
Immigrant twins graduate from medical school — one day apart
Octavio and Omar Viramontes graduated from Harvard and UCLA Medical school, respectively, just one day apart
World getting better in spite of "authoritarian populism," UN told
Harvard psychology professor tells leaders "there is no limit to the betterments we can attain if we continue to apply knowledge," and history shows we will
Parents push for safe gun storage law after son's death
Ethan's Law states unsafe storage of a firearm resulting in injury or death of a minor is a crime
Harvard accused of profiting from pre-Civil War slave photos
Descendant of slave forced to sit for photographs meant to advance racist theory wants school to return the images
College admissions: "It's hard to know what's fair"
Elite colleges have always favored the rich and well-connected, but critics say change may be overdue following cheating charges
Teen is getting high school and Harvard diplomas at the same time
Braxton Moral will receive two degrees in May
DNA lD's Harvard student's killer after 50 years, prosecutor says
A DA says Michael Sumpter, now deceased, was the man who sexually assaulted and killed Jane Britton in 1969
Scientists say interstellar object may be probe sent by "alien civilization"
But others say take that with a "gigantic grain of salt"
Harvard's admissions trial: The value of a Harvard diploma
Why students and anti-affirmative action advocates are suing over admission to the Ivy League college
Harvard researcher on redefining success, happiness
Todd Rose, co-author of "Dark Horse," is working to change how we think about success
Best college majors to get a high-paying job
Some degrees can land you a lucrative job right out of school, but it also helps to attend a brand-name college
DOJ sides with Asian-American students in Harvard University affirmative action suit
A review of Harvard's practice of giving applicants a "personal rating" showed that Asian-Americans rate lower than white and other minority applicants
Toxic homes: The invisible threat after Hurricane Harvey
One year after Hurricane Harvey slammed the Gulf Coast, health risks may linger for flood victims returning to waterlogged homes
Why a Harvard professor is calling coconut oil "pure poison"
A lecture from a Harvard professor blasting the popular food product has gone viral
There are benefits to being raised by a working mom, study says
Daughters of working moms are more likely to advance in their own careers and sons tend to lead more equitable home lives
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