Brain is plastic from "summary" of Discovering the Brain by National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman
The brain is a remarkable organ, capable of adapting and changing throughout our lives. This concept, known as brain plasticity, challenges the long-held belief that the brain is fixed and unchanging. Instead, research has shown that the brain has the ability to reorganize itself in response to learning or experience. Neuroplasticity, as it is also called, allows the brain to form new neural connections, strengthen existing ones, and even reassign functions to different areas. This adaptability is crucial for our ability to learn new skills, recover from injuries, and adapt to changes in...
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