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Experiencing VEGF

Nature Genetics volume 36, pages 792–793 (2004)Cite this article

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulates angiogenesis, protects neurons from ischemic and degenerative disorders, and triggers the birth of new nerve cells in the adult brain. Now we discover that it is also important for memory and learning.

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Figure 1: VEGF links experience to neurogenesis.

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