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[Update on cellular and molecular biology techniques].

V M Tatard·P Menei
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Cellular and molecular biology techniques have invaded all fields of medicine and neurosurgery is not an exception as can be seen at congresses and in our journals. The purpose of the present review is to provide an update on current techniques.

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V M Tatard, P Menei. 2003. [Update on cellular and molecular biology techniques].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14735002/

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