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Research Article

Distinct alterations in colonic morphology and physiology in two rat models of enhanced stress-induced anxiety and depression-like behaviour

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Pages 114-122 | Received 26 Feb 2009, Accepted 26 May 2009, Published online: 05 Oct 2009

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