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Natalie Zemon Davis, Historian of the Marginalized, Dies at 94

She wrote of peasants, unsung women, border crossers and, most popularly, Martin Guerre, a 16th-century village impostor recalled in a 1980s movie.

By Elsa Dixler

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Sandra Trehub, Pioneer in the Psychology of Music, Dies at 84

She showed that basic musical ability is present in infants across cultures, laying a foundation for a growing field of study.

By Oliver Whang

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A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever

A 2019 scientific breakthrough and recent studies have given leading researchers optimism that C.T.E. could soon be detected in blood samples or via brain scans.

By Ken Belson

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