Adult Neurogenesis: Stem Cells and Neuronal Development in the Adult Brain

The adult brain of mammals, including non-human primates and humans, continuously generates new neurons throughout life, contributing to brain function in both health and disease. Since its discovery in 1965, adult neurogenesis has fascinated both scientific and public audiences. Could adult neurogenesis be a fountain of youth in our brains and an untapped resource for neuroregeneration?

While it has been found that adult neurogenesis contributes only minimally to regeneration, the discoveri...