0000-0002-8715-2896 Neurogenesis is a complex biological process by which neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells. Indeed, the discovery of a dynamic neurogenesis in the adult brain (in both humans and animals)Category Archives: Basic Neuroscience
When neurogenesis goes wrong…
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Behind sociability? The medial prefrontal cortex
0000-0002-8715-2896 Sociability and the medial prefrontal cortex Could it be possible to run a normal existence without social life? Indeed, sociability is an important aspect for individuals and social interaction builds our lives. In fact,Posted by in Basic Neuroscience, featured, Health systems
Dopamine control of prolactin secretion: hierarchy is the key! (by Cleyde Helena)
0000-0002-8715-2896 In women, a major role of prolactin is to initiate and sustain pregnancy and lactation. During pregnancy, prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland is important for pregnancy maintenance and prolactin levels are correlated withPosted by in Basic Neuroscience, featured
Testosterone beyond Sex
When we think about sex hormones, notably estrogens and androgens, we usually associate them with sex, gender and body development. Like all hormones, they are chemical messengers, substances produced in one part of the bodyCould red wine improve cognitive performance?
“Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages”, said Louis Pasteur. Through the biological activity of several classes of organic compounds such as anthocyanins, tannins and flavonoids, red wine is known to haveSocial stress messes up the hippocampus
How do you feel when you are stuck in a traffic jam for hours? Or when you are late for a flight? Or when you are waiting at the university hall to pass an exam?
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Redditscience AMA “Longitudinal influence of alcohol and marijuana use on academic performance in college students”
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