New Year, New Neurons: The History of Neurogenesis
By Mary Cooper
“New year, new me,” is a thought we may have had around the start of a new year. Maybe we want to be stronger, healthier, or smarter…
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Adult neurogenesis
A Tale of Plasticities
You may have heard it repeated in the media and pop culture that humans’ brains don’t change at all after birth. However, the past several decades of neuroscience research have…
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Resolving New Memories: Adult Neurogenesis
When I was young, my family lived in an old farmhouse. It was cozy and had a lot of character but, at over 150 years old, it showed its age.…
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Don’t Remember Your Baby Days? Blame New Neurons!
Think back to when you were two years old. Think HARD. Anything?
If you’re like most people, you’re probably drawing a blank. Across cultures, adults can’t seem to recall any…
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