SPINE at Augusta University

11/23/2022

Neuro Fun Fact: Stimulation of the hippocampus and hypothalamus are important for generating new neurons as an adult. Some ways this can be achieved is by running, environmental enrichment, or antidepressants.
Check out this article for more information:

Li et al. report a key brain region in the hypothalamus that effectively modulates the production and properties of new neurons generated in adulthood. These hypothalamic modified new neurons are critical for memory and anxiety-like behavior.

11/21/2022

Hello! We wanted to kick off the start of our social media by providing our mission and vision statements, as well as sharing our values. At the heart of our organization, we seek to share neuroscience-based education in an interactive environment with individuals across our community.