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New Study Reveals Adult Brains Can Generate Neurons

7/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Karolinska Institute reveals that adult human brains can indeed generate new neurons, a phenomenon known as neurogenesis. By examining postmortem brains aged 13 to 78, researchers identified neural precursor cells and immature neurons, shedding light on neurogenesis's vital role in brain health and its links to conditions such as Alzheimer's and depression.

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A groundbreaking study from the Karolinska Institute reveals that adult human brains can indeed generate new neurons, a phenomenon known as neurogenesis. By examining postmortem brains aged 13 to 78, researchers identified neural precursor cells and immature neurons, shedding light on neurogenesis's vital role in brain health and its links to conditions such as Alzheimer's and depression.