A stem cell that can give rise to the different types of cells of the nervous system. Neural stem cells are found in certain areas of the adult brain, in embryos, fetuses, newborns, and juveniles.

These cells are found in the developing brain (embryonic neuro stem cells) as well as at certain sites in the adult CNS. They are capable of dividing to form neurons, astrocytes, olyodendrocytes, as well as more neural stem cells. In the adult brain they may have a role in repair and memory

a special kind of cell that can multiply and give rise to other more specialized cell types