neurogenesis

this post has nothing/possibly something to do with dreams.

i'm probably way behind the times on this, but I've recently become fascinated by neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons in the brain). having taken biology in early 90s, i was taught that the brain developed in the fetal stage and for a brief time after birth.

In 1999 a neuroscientist discovered that mammals (and birds) actually generate new neurons in the brain well into adulthood. this growth happens largely in the parts of the brain that dictate memory (increased capacity for, interactions between and its relationship with time).

this is, of course, an oversimplification of a topic that i'm not in any way knowledgable enough to discuss at length BUT - think of the repercussions!

first of all - this is a completely opposite way of looking at the brain as was previously thought.
AND what could this mean in terms of our memory and relationship to dreams?!

holy smokes batman!
i'm hooked.