Dr. Robert Lefkowitz won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his breakthroughs in G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) - targets for up to 50% of prescription drugs. We talk the medical relevance of GPCRs, how prescription drugs work, and how the Vietnam War influenced his decision to pursue science.

G Protein-Coupled Receptors (with Dr. Robert Lefkowitz)

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G Protein-Coupled Receptors (with Dr. Robert Lefkowitz)

G Protein-Coupled Receptors (with Dr. Robert Lefkowitz)