Neurogenesis is a complete cellular process that includes:

  • Proliferation of neural stem cells
  • Migration of those cells to an appropriate location in the brain
  • Differentiation of neural stem cells into cell lineages including neurons, astrocytes, or oligodendrocytes
  • Survival of the appropriate cell type in its location.

Diagram BCI's proprietary neurogenic platform technology includes state of the art in vitro (human cell-based) and in vivo (animal-based) assays. BCI's in vivo assays include both measurements for the growth of new neurons as well as traditional and leading-edge behavioral studies for CNS indications.

When combined together, BCI's assays give a complete fingerprint of a compound's neurogenic profile measuring all aspect of the neurogenesis process.