This resource is an educational slide presentation providing an introductory yet scientifically grounded overview of neurogenesis and synaptogenesis. The presentation discusses the generation of neurons from neural stem cells, adult neurogenesis, stem cell niches, neurogenic microenvironments, molecular regulation by neurotrophic factors, synaptogenesis, synaptic transmission, synaptic pruning, and neuroplasticity. Clinical relevance is highlighted through examples from neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and autism spectrum disorder. The presentation also introduces current research trends and future directions in neural regeneration and brain repair. Version 1.0 was originally developed as an educational presentation for undergraduate medical education and serves as the foundational release of a planned multi-version educational and research-oriented project. Future versions may include expanded educational content, analyses of research gaps, research proposals, and methodology-focused resources. This version contains educational material assembled from peer-reviewed scientific literature and is intended primarily for academic and instructional use.
Arada Sarkisian (Sun,) studied this question.