Humans produce new brain cells throughout their lives, say researchers

Humans produce new brain cells throughout their lives, say researchers

  • April 6, 2018
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Humans produce new brain cells throughout their lives, say researchers

Humans continue to produce new neurons in a part of their brain involved in learning, memory and emotion throughout adulthood, scientists have revealed, countering previous theories that production stopped after adolescence. The findings could help in developing treatments for neurological conditions such as dementia.

Source: theguardian.com

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