Neuronal survival: Early dependence on Schwann cells

@article{Davies1998NeuronalSE,
  title={Neuronal survival: Early dependence on Schwann cells},
  author={Alun M. Davies},
  journal={Current Biology},
  year={1998},
  volume={8},
  pages={R15-R18}
}
  • A. Davies
  • Published 1 January 1998
  • Biology
  • Current Biology
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