Neurogenesis in the adult brain has emerged as one of the most dynamic and rapidly moving
fields in modern neuroscience research. The implications of adult neurogenesis for health and
well-being are wide-ranging with findings in this area having distinct relevance for treatment
and rehabilitation in neurology and psychopathology. Adult Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus
addresses these implications by providing an up-to-date account on how neurogenesis in the
adult hippocampus contributes to critical psychological and physiological processes such as
learning and memory and how it is modified by life experiences such as aging environmental
enrichment exercise and dieting. The book also provides the most current reviews of how adult
hippocampal neurogenesis influences the pathogenesis of mood disorders addiction and key
neurological disorders. This book is the ideal resource for researchers and advanced graduates
seeking focused knowledge on the role of adult neurogenesis in brain health and disease.
