ADULTS NEUROGENESIS AS A RESERVE FOR HEALTH PRESERVATION

Abstract

The article presents scientific evidence that new neurons from progenitor cells throughout life in almost all animals with a nervous system are an integral component of neuronal ontogenesis and plasticity.It has been shown that there are neural stem cells in the brain that give rise to adult neurogenesis, occurring primarily in the dentate gyrus, a subregion of the hippocampus important for learning, memory, and emotion. With age, there is a decrease in adult neurogenesis, which is associated with a decrease in cognitive functions. Newly formed neurons and «immature» neurons together constitute a potential reservoir of young cells («brain reserve») that can be used to prevent aging and/or delay the onset/reduce the impact of neurological disorders.The possibility of using neurogenic processes for therapeutic purposes to reduce pain and improve the quality of life of patients is implied.