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Pérez-González, P. G.; Alonso-Herrero, A.; Donley, J.; Rieke, G.; Barro, G.; Gallego, J.; Zamorano, J.
Bibliographical reference
Highlights of Spanish Astrophysics V, Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. ISBN 978-3-642-11249-2. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2010, p. 337
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We present the latest results of the Spitzer Cosmological Surveys
concerning the characterization of the evolution of galaxies in the last
12Gyr (from z=4). We have analyzed the stellar mass function up to z=4
using a sample of more than 28,000 galaxies selected in the rest-frame
near-infrared with Spitzer/IRAC. Our results confirm and quantify the
downsizing scenario of galaxy formation. Based on the study of the
specific Star Formation Rates (SFRs) of X-ray emitters, we discuss the
role of AGN in the evolution of galaxies, arguing against the link
between nuclear activity and the quenching of the star formation in
massive galaxies at z<1.4.