The process through which the nervous system grows and develops, a process including cellular signaling, differentiation, migration and proliferation.
creation of new neurons; common in young brains, it has only recently been found to occur in adult brains, and then only in specific regions. (for more see article)
The birth of neurons. Neurons (nerve cells) are the basic unit of the nervous system. Neurons come in assorted shapes and sizes, and each type has a specific role. Chains of neurons transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.
The production of new brain cells.
The stage of neural development when neuronal precursor cells proliferate to produce neurons.
The production of new nervous tissue.
The formation and development of neurons. C. elegans adults have 302 neurons. For discussions on the specification and patterning of the nervous system in C. elegans see Ruvkun, 1997 and Hobert, 2005.
Neurogenesis (birth of neurons) is the process by which neurons are created. Most active during pre-natal development, neurogenesis is responsible for populating the growing brain.