Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy
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For decades, scientists debated whether adult brains could produce new neurons. Recent findings demonstrate that adults up to 78 years old possess newly formed neurons, supported by neural precursor cells identified in human brains. This breakthrough provides strong evidence for neurogenesis in adults, confirming processes similar to those observed in other animals. Although research dating back to the 1960s indicated ongoing neurogenesis in animal brains, the existence of such processes in human hippocampus remained unclear until now, crucial for memory processing and storage.
Researchers have found newly formed neurons in the brains of adults as old as 78, confirming that adult human brains can generate new neurons.
The study identified neural precursor cells in adult human brains, marking a significant advancement in understanding neurogenesis in humans.
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