brain plasticity
The Brain Stores 10x More Info Than Thought
Science
Summary: Researchers developed a method to measure synaptic strength, precision of plasticity, and information storage in the brain. Using information theory, researchers ...
Cartilage-Like Structures Key to Brain Plasticity
Health
Summary: A new study highlights a novel mechanism of brain plasticity involving chondroitin sulfate clusters outside nerve cells. Researchers identified these cartilage-like ...
Powering Brain Repair: Mitochondria Key to Neurogenesis
Health
Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery about the maturation process of adult-born neurons in the brain, highlighting the critical role of mitochondrial ...
Zombie Neurons: Unlocking the Cerebellum’s Learning Secrets
Health
Summary: Researchers have identified “zombie neurons” in the cerebellum that offer new insights into how this brain region facilitates learning through past ...
How Daydreams Shape Our Brain’s Visual Response
Health
Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding how daydreaming affects the brain. By studying mice, they discovered that neurons in the visual ...
Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights
Health
Summary: A new study provides unprecedented insights into the human brain’s response to the loss of a key language hub. During epilepsy ...
Brain Brew: How Daily Coffee Habits May Affect Brain Plasticity and Learning
Health
Summary: Researchers explore how chronic caffeine consumption potentially impacts brain plasticity and the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). The research ...