Neuronal diversity: Too many cell types for comfort?

被引:66
作者
Stevens, CF [1 ]
机构
[1] Salk Inst Biol Studies, Mol Neurobiol Lab, San Diego, CA 92138 USA
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10.1016/S0960-9822(98)70454-3
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Recent studies indicate that there are many more different types of neuron in the brain than previously thought. This richness will complicate life for those aiming to understand how the brain works - particularly for the neural modellers. (C) Current Biology Ltd ISSN 0960-9822.
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