Rita Levi-Montalcini

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'Lady of the Cells' Dead at 103
 'Lady of the Cells' Dead at 103 
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'Lady of the Cells' Dead at 103

Inside the fascinating life of Rita Levi-Montalcini

(Newser) - Italy has lost a truly fascinating centenarian. Nobel Prize winner Rita Levi-Montalcini died at her home yesterday at age 103, leading Rome's mayor to declare the scientist's death a loss "for all of humanity." It may not be much of an exaggeration: The so-called "Lady...

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