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    A region of the brain called the retrosplenial cortex has an important role in integrating contextual information and sensory stimuli in mice.

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    Miriam Henning, Madhura D Ketkar ... Marion Silies
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    pdgfrb knockout zebrafish, which lack mural cells in their neurovasculature, retain restrictive permeability of the blood-brain barrier during developmental stages.

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    Humberto J Debat
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    Eric Kalkhoven, Manon Kluijtmans
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We liked the idea of having an open 'conversation' with the reviewers during the process, and having the chance to polish the manuscript by following the editors and reviewers’ recommendations without the threat of rejection.

Patrick Allard, UCLA and eLife author

Researchers explain why they published in eLife

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