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Summary: The article highlights the extraordinary accomplishments of the partnership between Geoff Burnstock and Mollie Holman in autonomic neuroscience in Australia. It emphasizes the importance of being open to criticism, respecting peer opinions, and cultivating a constructive scientific spirit. Their legacy includes nurturing a new generation of researchers who have made significant discoveries in the field.
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