Bold mice yield a clue about anxiety
MIT researchers studying the role of longevity proteins in protecting against neurodegenerative disease found that mice lacking the proteins were surprisingly anxiety-free.
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Why you may feel down at work
DAVID PLUNKERT FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Anger and anxiety felt on the job might be more than just workplace blues. These feelings could be signs of depression.
INNOVATION ECONOMY
When digital files grow like weeds
You probably have never thought about how many digital records you create every day, but the founder founder of Waltham-based Actifio has.
GETTING IN
Inequities among Boston’s schools
The uneven distribution of great facilities and programs underpins Boston’s elaborate school-lottery system, and is also the reason the process is so harrowing.
City, officer settle alleged backlash suit
The police lieutenant will receive a promotion and a $45,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit that accused Mayor Menino of exacting political payback against him.
Juliette Kayyem
The government’s marijuana problem
Federal bureaucracy makes it hard for states to administer a proven pain-relief medicine.
On Football
Tom Brady’s sideline tiff revealed his frustration
Brady and offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien resolved their issues after getting into a screaming match. But the episode may have revealed some of Brady’s irritations.
“The reality is there are not enough good schools.”
Kim Janey, senior project director for the Boston School Reform Initiative
Inside The Boston Globe
Columnists
Metro
Occupy protesters gear up for court, next steps
Dozens of Occupy Boston demonstrators will be arraigned on criminal charges this week, some possibly as early as today, following the shutdown of their Dewey Square encampment.
Business
Bold mice yield a clue about anxiety
MIT researchers studying the role of longevity proteins in protecting against neurodegenerative disease found that mice lacking the proteins were surprisingly anxiety-free.
Politics
Romney quizzed by gay veteran
A routine campaign conversation became hostile after GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney sat down to speak with a military veteran and his husband at a campaign stop in Manchester, N.H.
Nation & World
High court to rule on Arizona immigration law
The Supreme Court will review a ruling that blocked several tough provisions, including one that requires police to question a suspect’s immigration status.
Sports
Patriots 34, Redskins 27
Patriots hold off the Redskins
The Patriots are 10-3 after their 34-27 win, but for the second straight week it felt a little hollow, as they struggled against a team - and quarterback - that they shouldn’t.
Health and wellness
G force
He finds viruses captivating
Carl Zimmer, a science writer who is the author of ‘‘Planet of Viruses,’’ will introduce the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s showing of the science fiction film ‘‘12 Monkeys” tonight.
Arts
MUSIC REVIEW
Innovative beats take jazz combos to new heights
Pianist Vijay Iyer and alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón brought their groups to town Friday night for a 2 1/2-hour roof raiser of a show.
Fall All-Scholastics
Fall All-Scholastics: Honoring the area’s best
A Boston Globe tradition continues as we toast local athletes from Barnstable to Georgetown for their achievements this fall.
Opinion
“The debate over medical marijuana isn’t about the drug war. It is about where the issue fits in the federal bureaucracy.”
Juliette Kayyem
Ideas
The ability to coordinate among the different senses seems to be something the brain learns; we’re not born being able to do it.
Courtney Humphries