neurogenesis
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the development of nerve tissues
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Throughout our lifetimes we are constantly regenerating new brain cells in the hippocampus, a process called neurogenesis. New stem cells are constantly being born in the hippocampus that ultimately differentiate into fully functional neurons.
Neurogenesis continues throughout life and we have the capacity to establish new neural pathways and strengthen existing ones.
Drugs may increase serotonin levels in the brain, stimulating neurogenesis and thus increasing the total mass of the hippocampus.
Cell differentiation The Notch-delta system in neurogenesis.