Discoveries in Pharmacology: Volume 2: Standardizing Pharmacology: Assays and Hormones, Second Edition presents selected articles from the historic Discoveries in Pharmacology series enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars on the insights provided by and importance of the chapter today, along with an updated bibliography on the subject, with contributions from a Nobel Prize winner and other pioneers in pharmacology. The Discoveries in Pharmacology series brought acknowledged experts in their fields together to provide first-hand accounts of important pharmacological discoveries discussing the scientific background and stories behind these pivotal moments. They allow a true understanding of the means by which pharmacological discoveries are made. This volume brings together discussions on key discoveries in receptor theory, pharmacological methods and the development of hormone therapy, including J. Parascandola on the development of receptor theory, R.S. Yalow on radioimmunoassay, M. van Rossum and J.T L.A. Hurkmans on bioassays, M. Tausk on androgen therapy and C. Djerassi on oral contraceptives, with commentaries from experts such as T. Hökfelt and V.C. Jordan. Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students in the area will find this series a useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. It will also be of interest to those who are interested in the history of medicine.