Neurogenesis in adult primate neocortex: an evaluation of the evidence

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Rakic, P [1 ]
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[1] Yale Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurobiol, New Haven, CT 06520 USA
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10.1038/nrn700
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Q189 [神经科学];
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071006 ;
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Reports of continuous genesis and turnover of neurons in the adult primate association neocortex — the site of the highest cognitive functions — have generated great excitement. Here, I review the available evidence, and question the scientific basis of this claim. © 2002 Macmillan Magazines Ltd.
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