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Joint formation in the middle ear: Lessons from the mouse and guinea pig

  1. Susan Amin,
  2. Abigail S. Tucker*

Article first published online: 19 JAN 2006

DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.20666

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Developmental Dynamics

Developmental Dynamics

Special Issue: Craniofacial Development Special Issue

Volume 235, Issue 5, pages 1326–1333, May 2006

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Amin, S. and Tucker, A. S. (2006), Joint formation in the middle ear: Lessons from the mouse and guinea pig. Dev. Dyn., 235: 1326–1333. doi: 10.1002/dvdy.20666

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  1. Department of Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics, Kings College London, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom

*Department of Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics, Kings College London, 27th Floor Guy's Tower, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London, SE1 9RT, UK

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  1. Issue published online: 19 APR 2006
  2. Article first published online: 19 JAN 2006
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 15 NOV 2005

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