Neurogenesis Research Advances

Name: Neurogenesis Research Advances
Brand: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US)
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Written by Martina P Klausen

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Neurogenesis, or the birth of new neuronal cells, was thought to occur only in developing organisms. However, recent research has demonstrated that neurogenesis does indeed continue into and throughout adult life. On going neurogenesis is thought to be an important mechanism underlying neuronal plasticity, enabling organisms to adapt to environmental changes and influencing learning and memory throughout life. A number of different factors that regulate neurogenesis have been identified. Physicial activity and environmental conditions have been known to affect proliferation and survival of neurons. Hormones have also been found to influence the rate of neurogenesis in vertebrates (e.g. testosterone) and invertebrates (eg: ecdysone). Serotonin is believed to play a key role in neurogenesis.

ISBN-13: 9781600216763
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US)
Publication date: 20 February 2007
Format: Hardback
Pages: 182
Dimensions: 180 x 260 mm
Illustrations: tables & charts
Language: English