Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1067909]Researchers: Prof Perry Bartlett (Principal investigator) , Dr Daniel Blackmore
Brief description Production of new neurons in the hippocampus of adult animals plays a role in regulating learning and memory, and this production slows continuously with increasing age. Here we explore ways to activate dormant populations of neurogenic precursor cells in the hippocampus to produce new neurons. Since the precursor cells are still present in the hippocampus of an aged animal these studies will provide unequivocal evidence for their importance in reversing age-related cognitive decline and dementia.
Funding Amount $AUD 550,828.59
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1067909
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1067909
