The neural representation of time

@article{Ivry2004TheNR,
  title={The neural representation of time},
  author={Richard B. Ivry and Rebecca M. C. Spencer},
  journal={Current Opinion in Neurobiology},
  year={2004},
  volume={14},
  pages={225-232}
}
  • R. Ivry, R. Spencer
  • Published 1 April 2004
  • Biology, Psychology, Computer Science
  • Current Opinion in Neurobiology
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