Neurogenesis has scientifically emerged as a fundamental process underlying CNS physiology and disease over the past eight years.

  • 1998 Dr. Fred "Rusty" Gage's laboratory discovers neurogenesis in the adult human brain.
  • 1999 Dr. Gage's laboratory shows that neurogenesis can be regulated.
  • 2002 Dr. Gage's laboratory demonstrates functional neurogenesis in the adult hippocampus.
  • 2003 Dr. René Hen's laboratory strengthens the link between depression and neurogenesis.
  • 2005 BCI establishes human neural stem cell assays based on Dr. Gage's research.

BCI is translating this breakthrough science to develop a new generation of clinical products to treat CNS disease.

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