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Publications [#268361] of Dale Purves

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  1. Purves, D; Lichtman, JW (1980). Elimination of synapses in the developing nervous system.. Science (New York, N.Y.), 210(4466), 153-157. [doi]
    (last updated on 2023/06/01)

    Abstract:
    Reduction of the number of axons that contact target cells may be a general feature of neural development. This process may underlie the progressively restricted malleability of the maturing nervous system.


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