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July 2006

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Tail ectoderm markers in the developing ascidian nervous system.
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Shown are the expression patterns of markers of the Ciona intestinalis tail ectoderm in response to the activation of FGF and BMP signaling pathways. These pathways, together with Notch, control medio-lateral patterning and peripheral nervous system specification (See Pasini et al.).

Image Credit: Image by Sébastien Darras

Editorial

Bipartisan Bill for Public Access to Research—Time for Action

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Corrections

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