<p>It has been discovered that neurogenesis takes place only on the hippocampus. </p>

<p>Quoting <a href="https://www.coursera.org/instructor/~242" rel="nofollow">Leonard E. White</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>We now agree that the production of new 
  neurons in the human brain is really 
  limited to a special set of stem cells 
  that seem to sit in the basal region of 
  dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. 
  So in this subgranular zone, we have a 
  population of neural stem cells that can 
  differentiate into interneurons that are 
  found in the granule cell layer of the 
  hippocampus. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>Also as you said, this production could be modulated through some interventions (e.g. learning)</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>This genesis of new 
  neurons in the hippocampus can be 
  modulated. 
  By all kinds of different interventions 
  including pharmacological agents such as 
  antidepressant medications. 
  As well as physical interventions, such 
  as exercise. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>Also, this has been mentioned in this ted talk:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how" rel="nofollow">https://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how</a></p>

<p>In summary, the following activities impact <strong>positively</strong> on neurogenesis:</p>

<ul>
<li>Learning</li>
<li>Sex</li>
<li>Running</li>
<li>Good diet</li>
</ul>

<p>While these ones impact <strong>negatively</strong>: </p>

<ul>
<li>Stress</li>
<li>Bad sleep</li>
<li>Ageing</li>
</ul>

<p>pd: Concerning how memory works, my knowledge there is limited.</p>

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2016-03-15T01:32:52.700Z
I appreciate that you've presented the things which impact. But I was expecting a few behind the scenes.
azam
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Mario Pérez Alarcón
<p>I've heard that learning to Juggle (new things) helps increase neurogenesis. So, what does it depend on? </p>

<ul>
<li><p>Does it have to be a <strong>physical skill</strong> only? </p></li>
<li><p>Or can I study / <strong>read</strong> about Economics(which is new to me) for that?</p></li>
<li><p>Should I have new <strong>emotional</strong> experiences like death in family, first time love etc.?</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Also, when we try memorize something, say a poem, <strong>how is it decided that this has to be stored in the existing neurons or in the new neurons</strong>.</p>

<p>I'm aware that while connecting the dots, new connections are formed.</p>

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2016-03-12T17:41:52.320Z
because it involves a cognitive component (learning) this is an appropriate question for this site.
Seanny123
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How / when does neurogenesis occur while learning?
azam
# How / when does neurogenesis occur while learning?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-03-12)

I've heard that learning to Juggle (new things) helps increase neurogenesis. So, what does it depend on?

* Does it have to be a **physical skill** only?
* Or can I study / **read** about Economics(which is new to me) for that?
* Should I have new **emotional** experiences like death in family, first time love etc.?

Also, when we try memorize something, say a poem, **how is it decided that this has to be stored in the existing neurons or in the new neurons**.

I'm aware that while connecting the dots, new connections are formed.

**Tags:** neuroscience, learning

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: because it involves a cognitive component (learning) this is an appropriate question for this site.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-03-14. Score: 1

It has been discovered that neurogenesis takes place only on the hippocampus.

Quoting [Leonard E. White](https://www.coursera.org/instructor/~242):

> We now agree that the production of new
> neurons in the human brain is really
> limited to a special set of stem cells
> that seem to sit in the basal region of
> dentate gyrus of the hippocampus.
> So in this subgranular zone, we have a
> population of neural stem cells that can
> differentiate into interneurons that are
> found in the granule cell layer of the
> hippocampus.

Also as you said, this production could be modulated through some interventions (e.g. learning)

> This genesis of new
> neurons in the hippocampus can be
> modulated.
> By all kinds of different interventions
> including pharmacological agents such as
> antidepressant medications.
> As well as physical interventions, such
> as exercise.

Also, this has been mentioned in this ted talk:

<https://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how>

In summary, the following activities impact **positively** on neurogenesis:

* Learning
* Sex
* Running
* Good diet

While these ones impact **negatively**:

* Stress
* Bad sleep
* Ageing

pd: Concerning how memory works, my knowledge there is limited.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I appreciate that you've presented the things which impact. But I was expecting a few behind the scenes.  

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