Why study hippocampal neurogenesis?

High-speed footage reveals shoe squeaks can start with a tiny bolt of lightning — plus, evidence that a debated brain phenomenon exists in humans.

00:44 The science of squeaky shoes

Research Article : Djellouli et al.

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09:05 Research Highlights

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11:31 Evidence of hippocampal neurogenesis

Research Article: Disouky et al.

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