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Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors

Insights into their Function and Clinical Applications Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter in both the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS). In the PNS, ACh…

Targeting Cancer Stem Cells

Attacking the Root of the Problem Stem cells, often associated with embryos and new life, have recently been implicated as one of the leading causes of death. A…

Angiogenesis Discoveries

Directing the Supply Chain: Applying Discoveries in Angiogenesis to Cure Human Diseases Angiogenesis, the physiological process of new blood vessel growth, has received generous amounts of attention and…

Tuskegee Syphilis Study

A Wake-Up Call for Bioethics You feel an unsettling nausea wash over you as you wait in line for medication. Your joints start to ache; the disease has…

Education: Scientific Culture Awareness

In recent years, educators and scientists have become increasingly aware of the fact that science remains intimidating or inaccessible to the general population. When Pamela Hines, senior editor…