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Apoptosis: How Pruning Shapes the Developing Mind

Apoptosis: How Pruning Shapes the Developing Mind

Selective Cell Death: Introduction and Definition Selective cell death, particularly within the developing nervous system, is a fundamental biological process crucial for sculpting the intricate circuitry of the brain. It refers to the programmed elimination of superfluous or improperly connected neurons that fail to establish viable functional relationships. This process is distinct from pathological cell […]

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