We used to think that the brain, once damaged, could not repair itself. Breakthroughs in neuroscience have shown that this is not true. Though individual neurons might be damaged beyond repair, the ...

By Artemis Molai Throughout the course of an individual’s lifetime, new routines can impact their lifestyle. The ability of the brain to develop over time after gaining information and learning is ...

Stroke disrupts blood flow to focal regions of the brain, leading to neuronal death and loss of motor function. In the aftermath of injury, the central nervous system exhibits neuroplasticity: ...

Stroke induces a spectrum of neurological deficits through focal or global cerebral ischaemia, triggering cell death, inflammation and disruption of neural networks. Neuroplasticity—the capacity of ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and result in a drastic reduction in quality of life. Novel therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from stroke are thus required. Two possible strategies can ...

The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...

Neuroplasticity has moved from neuroscience textbooks into the everyday language of Gen Z. This complex scientific concept is ...

Can you recognize an old friend, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our brains constantly rearrange their circuitry to retain information, but the molecular basis behind this process isn ...

Anna Tan is the Founder and CEO of Coaching Go Where. She is a multi award-winning leadership coach, trainer and consultant. Have you ever wondered what sets truly exceptional leaders apart? Is it ...

Mora Leeb was 9 months old when surgeons removed half her brain. Now 15, she plays soccer and tells jokes. Scientists say Mora is an extreme example of brain plasticity, the process that allows a ...