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Sci has a post at Neurotic Physiology today, highlighting a new study that is up for Crowdfunding! The Perlstein group at Princeton wants to look at where amphetamine goes in the cell when it is taken up, and they are looking to crowdfunding to help them out. They are halfway to their goal, but could use any help you can give if you want to help make science happen. For more on the project and to lend a helping hand, head over and check it out!

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