A Novel Discovery Hints At Why We Stop Producing New Brain Cells — And What We Can Do About It

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As we get older, everything in our bodies age, even our cells.

But brain cells are different. Most neurons last a lifetime, and the adult brain even contains several areas that can make new neurons throughout our lives. But activating them is key, and new research brings us one step closer to fully understanding this process.