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[The cell theory. Progress in studies on cell-cell communications]

V Ia Brodskiĭ

    Ontogenez
    |November 10, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cell communities, not just individual cells, form the functional units of multicellular organisms. Cell communication and signaling systems enhance organism function, supporting the foundational cell theory.

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