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  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The existence of adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) in humans remains a topic of scientific debate.
  • Recent contradictory data has fueled ongoing discussions about the continuous production of new neurons in the adult brain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical perspective and evidence surrounding adult hippocampal neurogenesis in humans.
  • To analyze the methodologies used in studies investigating AHN and address contradictory findings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 57 human studies on adult hippocampal neurogenesis.
  • Analysis of methodological considerations, including tissue quality and analytical techniques.

Main Results:

  • 84% (48 out of 57) of reviewed human studies concluded in favor of the presence of newborn neurons in the adult hippocampus.
  • Tissue quality (e.g., short postmortem intervals, proper fixation) is crucial for reliable assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The majority of evidence supports the occurrence of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in humans.
  • Accurate quantification of AHN requires stereology and toxicological analysis of clinical data, alongside high-quality tissue samples.