Post date: Oct 15, 2012 10:14:40 PM
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka
"for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors"
"ACS Congratulates the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners
ACS Publications congratulates long time authors Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka on winning the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These rece
ptors allow cells in the body to sense and respond to outside signals and are the target for several commonly prescribed prescription drugs including beta blockers, antihistamines and antidepressants.
ACS Publications also congratulates Accounts of Chemical Research author David Wineland, on the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics and Crystal Growth & Design authorShinya Yamanaka on the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
View their research from ACS journals free for a limited time.