adult hippocampal neurogenesis study
Human Brains Keep Growing New Neurons to Age 78, Karolinska Study Finds Groundbreaking Study from Karolinska Institutet A study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet, published in Science , reveals that neuron formation in the hippocamus persists into late adulthood-offering critical insight into the enduring adaptability of the human brain. Historical Insight into Neurogenesis Research The Role of the Hippocampus in Brain Function the hippocampus, a region of the brain central to learning, memory and emotional regulation, has long intrigued scientists. The 2013 Landmark Study In 2013, Jonas Fris é n's group at Karolinska Institutet published a landmark study demonstrating that new neurons can form in the adult human hippocampus. They achieved this by measuring carbon-14 levels in DNA extracted from brain tissue , allowing them to estimate the age of the cells. Determining the Cells of Origin Nevertheless, the degree and importance of adult neurogenesis remain subjects of scien...