The axon initial segment (AIS) is where nerve signals begin, and its adaptability is key to brain function. Scientists have found that the AIS changes in response to activity levels, helping neurons ...
Using many brain areas increases plasticity Yasuyuki Taki, head of the Tohoku University Smart Aging Research Center, is seen in this photo provided by the individual. The hand and finger ...
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Synaptic plasticity is the biological process by which specific patterns of synaptic activity result in changes in synaptic strength and is thought to contribute to learning and memory.