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Neurogenesis: Brain Cell Renewal For ages, experts thought the brain couldn’t grow new cells after childhood, leading to the belief that lost neurons were gone forever. Yet, stunning research proves the brain can create new neurons through a process called neurogenesis. This renewal happens mainly in the hippocampus, a hub for memory and learning. Neurogenesis is vital for keeping the mind sharp and adapting to new challenges. Exercise, mental challenges, and good nutrition boost this process, while stress and aging can slow it.

Discovering neurogenesis has transformed how we view brain recovery and flexibility. It sparks hope for treating disorders like Alzheimer’s or depression, showing the brain’s incredible ability to heal and adapt.