Brain Structure Adapts to Environmental Change
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
CUMC scientists have found that under stress, neural stem cells in the adult hippocampus can produce not only neurons, but new stem cells. The brain stockpiles the stem cells, which may produce neurons when conditions are favorable. The research could lead to potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
