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Getting two neurons to correctly connect their axons and dendrites into a meaningful circuit is no easy task, but new findings reported in this issue suggest that developing synapses may actually help guide young dendrites to where they need to be.

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Figure 1: Synapses influence dendrite growth.

Kamal Masuta

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Morgan, J., Wong, R. Single dendrite seeks stable relationship. Nat Neurosci 7, 205–206 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0304-205

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