Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment. Read More
According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons. Read More
Researchers discover how the brain adapts in a study of children born without a corpus callosum. Read More
Researchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language. Read More
Adult born neurons are essential for synaptic structural remodeling and memory consolidation during REM sleep, a new mouse study found. Read More
Researchers report amputees are able to control a robotic arm with help of brain implants and BMI technology. The study details how brain areas that control both the intact arm and amputated limb can create new connections and learn to control the robotic arm, even years following the loss of a limb. Read More
New discoveries about neuroplasticity following vision loss could improve patient susceptibility to sensory prosthetics. Read More
A new article questions whether the male and female brain are really that different. Read More
Astrocytes, not microglia, are responsible for constantly eliminating unnecessary and excessive adult synaptic connections in response to brain activity. Read More
A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility. Read More
A new computational model explains how the brain can learn new tasks while remembering what it has already learned. Read More
A new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia. Read More
