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New theory of synapse formation in the brain -- ScienceDaily

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The human brain keeps changing throughout a person's lifetime. Researchers have now been able to ascribe the formation of new neural networks in the visual cortex to a simple homeostatic rule. With this explanation, they also provide a new theory on the plasticity of the brain -- and a novel approach to understanding learning processes and treating brain injuries and diseases.

New theory of synapse formation in the brain | ScienceDaily Science News from research organizations New theory of synapse formation in the brain Date: October 13, 2013 Source: Forschungszentrum Juelich Summary: The human brain keeps changing throughout a person's lifetime. Researchers have now been able to ascribe the formation of new neural networks in the visual cortex to a simple homeostatic rule. With this explanation, they also provide a new theory on the plasticity of the brain -- and a novel approach to understanding learning processes and treating brain injuries and diseases. Share: F

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