In the adult hippocampus, a brain region that is important for memory, new neurons are generated continuously. A study now shows that these newly generated neurons are preferentially activated during learning and recall of new memories.
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Bischofberger, J. Young and excitable: new neurons in memory networks. Nat Neurosci 10, 273–275 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0307-273
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