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Motor neuron
In vertebrates, the term motor neuron (or motoneuron) classically applies to neurons located in the central nervous system (or CNS) that project their axons outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles. Motor neuron is often associated with efferent neuron, primary neuron, or alpha motor neurons.
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Hormone signal drives motor neuron growth, fish study shows
A discovery made in fish could aid research into motor neuron disease.
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May 23, 2013 |
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Italy approves law on controversial stem cell therapy (Update)
Italian lawmakers on Wednesday gave their final approval to a law that allows limited use of a controversial type of stem cell therapy which has been condemned by many scientists but has given hope to families of terminally-ill ...
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May 22, 2013 |
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