Nerve cell production linked to memory in humans

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 11:07 in Biology & Nature

Production of new nerve cells in the human brain is linked to learning and memory, according to a new study. The research is the first to show such a link in humans. The findings provide clues about processes involved in age- and health-related memory loss and reveal potential cellular targets for drug therapy.

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