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    Science. 1999 Oct 15;286(5439):548-52.

    Neurogenesis in the neocortex of adult primates.

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    Department of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA. goulde@princeton.edu

    Abstract

    In primates, prefrontal, inferior temporal, and posterior parietal cortex are important for cognitive function. It is shown that in adult macaques, new neurons are added to these three neocortical association areas, but not to a primary sensory area (striate cortex). The new neurons appeared to originate in the subventricular zone and to migrate through the white matter to the neocortex, where they extended axons. These new neurons, which are continually added in adulthood, may play a role in the functions of association neocortex.

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    10521353
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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