Scientists learn how neural networks form
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 15:49
in Biology & Nature
COLD SPRINGS HARBOR, N.Y., June 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've discovered non-signaling brain cells known as glia direct the growth of nerve fibers and their connections between neurons.
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