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Are you born with all your brain cells, or do you grow new ones?
We are born with most of the cells that make up our nervous system. However, some parts of the brain add new cells during infancy, and one adds cells throughout life.
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Neurogenesis: An Overview
The discovery of new cells born in the brain throughout life upended scientific dogma — and is improving the understanding of cognitive health and aging.
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Look Inside the Dentate Gyrus
Deep within the brain, a small structure continues to produce new neurons well into adulthood.
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Neurogenesis
Certain areas of the brain can grow new cells throughout life.
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The Secret Life of the Brain
Learn about the developing brain and how your brain changes throughout your lifetime with this comprehensive website.
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The Neurogenesis Saga
Webster defines ‘dogma’ as, “a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted.” Science is no different than any other field in terms of having its own dogmas.
Can your brain make new cells?
Your brain constantly generates new cells and remains adaptable — or "plastic" — as you age.
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