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Chung, W.S., Barres, B.A. (2009). Selective remodeling: refining neural connectivity at the neuromuscular junction.  PLoS Biol. 7(8): e1000185.
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FBrf0215105
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A primer on new research by Fuentes-Medel and colleagues explains the important role of non-neural cells in clearing neural debris, which is continuously produced during the normal remodeling processes that establish and maintain neural connectivity.
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PMC2722723 (PMC) (EuropePMC)
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Fuentes-Medel et al., 2009, PLoS Biol. 7(8): e1000184 [FBrf0208689]

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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Journal
    Abbreviation
    PLoS Biol.
    Title
    PLoS Biology
    Publication Year
    2003-
    ISBN/ISSN
    1545-7885 1544-9173
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