neurogenesis

n. the production of new neurons during early nervous system development and throughout the lifespan. The failure or interruption of neurogenesis is implicated in neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as in psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

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November 16th 2024

external aim

see object of instinct.