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				C. Irving, A. Malhas, S. Guthrie, and I. Mason Establishing the trochlear motor axon trajectory: role of the isthmic organiser and Fgf8 Development, January 12, 2002; 129(23): 5389 - 5398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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				S. M. Shimeld and P. W. H. Holland Special Feature: Vertebrate innovations PNAS, April 25, 2000; 97(9): 4449 - 4452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

				N Bertrand, F Medevielle, and F Pituello FGF signalling controls the timing of Pax6 activation in the neural tube Development, January 11, 2000; 127(22): 4837 - 4843. [Abstract] [PDF]

				F Marin and P Charnay Hindbrain patterning: FGFs regulate Krox20 and mafB/kr expression in the otic/preotic region Development, January 11, 2000; 127(22): 4925 - 4935. [Abstract] [PDF]

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