The Retinal Müller Cell Structure and Function /

The human brain contains more than a billion neurons which interconnect to form networks that process, store, and recall sensory information. These neuronal activities are supported by a group of accessory brain cells coll- tively known as neuroglia. Surprisingly, glial cells are ten times more - me...

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Main Authors: Sarthy, Vijay. (Author), Ripps, Harris. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2002.
Series:Perspectives in Vision Research
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