Adult Neurogenesis and Verbal Learning

Send us Fan MailDive into the fascinating world of adult neurogenesis with Heliox, where we explore groundbreaking research about how our brains continue to grow new cells throughout our lives. Join us as we uncover the surprising connection between new brain cells and learning through listening, while also examining how factors like COVID-19 can affect this delicate process. From the remarkable potential of our brains to create new neurons to practical ways we can support our cognitive health, this episode brings together cutting-edge science with actionable insights for nurturing our most complex organ. Where evidence meets empathy, we'll explore both the vulnerabilities and the incredible capabilities of the human brain.COVID-19 causes neuronal degeneration and reduces neurogenesis in human hippocampusttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9310365/  Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listeninghttps://theconversation.com/adults-grow-new-brain-cells-and-these-neurons-are-key-to-learning-by-listening-245249This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets EmpathyIndependent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas. Support the showDisclosure: This podcast uses AI-generated synthetic voices for a material portion of the audio content, in line with Apple Podcasts guidelines. We make rigorous science accessible, accurate, and unforgettable.Produced by Michelle Bruecker and Scott Bleackley, it features reviews of emerging research and ideas from leading thinkers, curated under our creative direction with AI assistance for voice, imagery, and composition. Systemic voices and illustrative images of people are representative tools, not depictions of specific individuals.We dive deep into peer-reviewed research, pre-prints, and major scientific works—then bring them to life through the stories of the researchers themselves. Complex ideas become clear. Obscure discoveries become conversation starters. And you walk away understanding not just what scientists discovered, but why it matters and how they got there.Independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas.Spoken word, short and sweet, with rhythm and a catchy beat.http://tinyurl.com/stonefolksongs