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Perspectives on Neuroscience
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Perspectives on Neuroscience

Published on: July 31, 2007

Considerations and recent advances in neuroscience.

Adrienne M Gorman1, Karen M Doyle

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.

Biochemical Society Transactions
|January 16, 2009
PubMed
Summary

This Neuroscience Ireland Conference highlighted interdisciplinary research in neurodegeneration, neuroregeneration, pain, glial biology, and psychopharmacology. The event showcased Ireland

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