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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Crystal

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Researchers at the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute grew crystals of nicotinic receptors, a breakthrough that scientists expect will help them develop new treatments by understanding nicotine's molecular effects.

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Hibbs Lab, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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