Gabriel Winter

Keywords neural stem cells neurogenesis aging female sex hormones subventricular zone hippocampus subgranular zone female F344 rats ovariectomy Introduction The adult rodent brain contains actively dividing neural stem progenitor cells (NSPCs) that retain a lifelong capacity for neurogenesis (Alvarez-Buylla and Lim, 2004; Bond et al., 2015).

1. Introduction The more developed societies become, the greater the increase in energy demand. Currently, this demand is mainly met by the use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are limited resources linked to both economic and availability uncertainties. They also have undesirable climatic effects. These factors bring to light the vulnerability of energy markets and the non-sustainability of energy systems.