Pain mechanisms: a new theory.

Melzack R, Wall PD.

DOI: 10.1126/science.150.3699.971
Published: 1965-11-01
Container: Science
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@article{allodium:10.1126/science.150.3699.971,
  title = {Pain mechanisms: a new theory.},
  author = {Melzack R and  Wall PD.},
  year = {1965},
  journal = {Science},
  doi = {10.1126/science.150.3699.971},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1126/science.150.3699.971}
}

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TI  - Pain mechanisms: a new theory.
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AU  -  Wall PD.
PY  - 1965
JO  - Science
DO  - 10.1126/science.150.3699.971
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APA

R, M., & PD., W. (1965). Pain mechanisms: a new theory.. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.150.3699.971

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