Nobel chemistry prize goes to Lefkowitz and Kobilka
Two Americans win the Nobel Prize in chemistry for discoveries on G protein coupled receptors that relay signals from hormones, smells, flavors and light into cells. Dr. Robert Lefkowitz of Duke and Dr. Brian Kobilka of Stanford traced receptor workings in the 1980s.
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Nobel Prize chemists honored for cell signaling research
Robi sikowitz and Brian Kobilka share the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on how cells respond to external stimuli, guiding drug development for diseases like diabetes and cancer. The field centers on G protein coupled receptors, a family of cell-surface proteins.
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North Carolina Leaders Clash Over Tax Reform and Economy
Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton argues the economy improves with investment in education and high tech, while Republican Pat McCrory calls for a broad tax overhaul to spur growth and cut rates. Dalton accuses McCrory of plan to raise sales taxes on low and middle income families.
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Currituck County weighs limits on wild horse visits
Currituck County officials mull reducing visits to Corolla wild horses on the Outer Banks. Proposals would allow larger vehicles for tours, amid a summer rush of about 3,000 people daily. Nine tour operators currently advertise four wheel drive trips. The state previously influenced access and traffic management.
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North Carolina seeks limit on tour vehicles in Currituck
Currituck County commissioners consider an ordinance cutting allowed tour vehicles from 46 to 25. The plan would permit larger buses to serve the same number of customers, addressing complaints from north beach residents about traffic and disturbances.
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