The formation of new neurons in the adult hippocampus throughout life, influenced by exercise, stress, and environmental factors, with implications for learning and mood.
Example: Adult-born neurons in the dentate gyrus contributing to pattern separation and new memory formation, with neurogenesis enhanced by physical exercise and reduced by chronic stress.
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