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doi: 10.1038/nrn700.

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Neurogenesis in adult primate neocortex: an evaluation of the evidence

Pasko Rakic. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2002 Jan.

Abstract

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.

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