Inspiration
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To confirm for the Nobel laureate Bernardo Houssay, who was visiting Rodbell's laboratory, that these cells were viable, Rodbell showed that the cells reacted normally to the hormone insulin. This was a turning point in his career—Rodbell's focus shifted from studying the metabolism of fat to examining the actions of hormones.
"Apparently, it often happens that a simple idea can engender consequences that are far beyond the intent."
- –Martin Rodbell
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