Neuroplasticity

[Dhara]

Brain plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, is a term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. When people say that the brain possesses plasticity, they are not suggesting that the brain is similar to plastic. Neurorepresents neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system, and plasticity refers to the brain's malleability.

Up until the 1960s, researchers believed that changes in thebrain could only take place during infancy and childhood. By early adulthood, it was believed that the brain's physical structure was mostly permanent.

Modern research has demonstrated that the brain continues to create new neural pathways and alter existing ones in order to adapt to new experiences, learn new information and create new memories.

Brain Plasticity: How Experience Changes the Brain

Discuss. Does this make sense and can it be scientifically validate?

 

[Fueri]

Yep. Check the NOVA special on memory.....fascinating stuff.



Unrelated to the thread catch the one also on the ancient computer.

 

[Old Rocks]

The Antikythera Mechanism? Yes, absolutely fascinating.

As for continued learning in old age, yes, very possible. Although the rate at which you learn is slower than it was when you were in your youth. Know that personally, as I am working toward a degree at 72. Still, an enjoyable experiance, albeit somewhat painful when it comes to Calculus.