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  • May 2008
    • Violinist to Serenade Taxi Driver

      Violinist to Serenade Taxi Driver

      When violin virtuoso Philippe Quint left a 1723 Antonio Stradivari “Ex-Kiesewetter” in a New Jersey taxi two weeks ago, he was distraught: The $4 million instrument was not only irreplaceable, it was on loan. But the cab driver returned the violin next morning, and today, in gratitude, the Grammy-nominated musician will perform a private concert—at the Newark airport cab stand. More »

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      New Jersey   classical music   taxi driver   violin   Stradivarius violin   Newark airport   generosity

  • December 2007
    • Altruism Linked to Gene

      Altruism Linked to Gene

      Researchers have identified a gene that may influence altruism, reports the BBC. Test subjects who had the choice of keeping money or giving it away were 50% more likely to give it away if they had a more active version of the gene AVPR1a. The gene is linked to arginine vasopressin, a hormone involved in social bonding. More »

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      evolution   generosity

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