What are the best references for neurogenesis?

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The discussion centers on identifying authoritative references regarding neurogenesis in the human brain, particularly focusing on recent breakthroughs and the relationship between neurogenesis and plasticity. Participants share articles and suggest resources for further exploration of the topic.

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  • One participant, Dave, seeks authoritative articles on neurogenesis in humans, providing links to several articles he found relevant.
  • Another participant suggests consulting textbooks on Developmental Neurobiology and recent Annual Review articles for updated information.
  • A different participant recalls two recent papers that present contradictory results regarding neurogenesis, indicating ongoing debate in the field.
  • Another participant notes that while neurogenesis may be contentious, some sources still support the idea that it continues throughout life.
  • A participant expresses a shift in understanding, acknowledging that neurogenesis might not be as well established as previously thought.

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Participants express uncertainty regarding the status of neurogenesis research, with some suggesting it is well established while others indicate ongoing debate and contradictory findings. No consensus is reached on the best references or the current understanding of neurogenesis in humans.

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Limitations include the reliance on specific articles that may not represent the full scope of current research, as well as the potential for differing interpretations of the findings presented in the cited studies.

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Researchers, students, and professionals interested in neurobiology, neuroscience, and related fields may find this discussion relevant for exploring the complexities of neurogenesis and its implications.

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Hi all... I'm working on a paper and would like to reference an authoritative article that reviews or presents breakthrough data showing neurogenesis occurs in the human brain (not just animals) and perhaps also the relationship between neurogenesis and plasticity. I found a few articles that seem appropriate but would like to hear from any experts who are aware of better and/or more recent research in the area.

1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1664671/
2) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089662730800901X
3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2373759/pdf/nihms45130.pdf

From what little I can grasp of these, it seems like these are in order of most important to least but still all have relevance. I think...

Are any of these particularly good references indicating neurogenesis in humans?
Anything better/newer/more authoritative?

Thanks,
Dave.
 
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I am not current on that subject, however, if you have access to a research library, who cold look over different textbooks on Developmental Neurobiology. These should have fairly recent information and references to articles.
Another source of newer information might be articles in the most recent years of the Annual Review books of relevant subjects like Neuroscience, Cell or Developmental Biology.
 
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Thanks for the feedback BillTre, Ygggdrasil. I was under the impression neurogenesis was fairly well established now but it sounds like it might still be contentious. My understanding is that most cells in the body (all but brain neurons?) replace themselves every so often, depending on the organ.
 
Hi Laroxe, Thanks for that. I'd say that puts an end to my search for a reference.
 
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