neuroplasticity

Acupuncture shows promise for stroke recovery, promoting neuroplasticity and motor function improvements, according to findings from a randomized MRI trial.

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting that true multitasking is really possible.

Researchers have discovered a new way that brain plasticity is controlled in early life, offering insight into the little-understood phenomenon of critical-period closure.

Post-stroke motor dysfunction is one of the leading causes of acquired disability worldwide. The induction and maintenance of neuroplasticity constitute the core mechanisms underlying motor function recovery. Conventional open-loop brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) lack real-time closed-loop feedback and are therefore unable to reliably activate the “temporal contingency” principle required by Heb…

As global population aging accelerates, preventing and treating cognitive impairment has become a major public health priority. Music therapy is a safe, well-tolerated non-pharmacological intervention with substantial potential to improve cognitive function. This review synthesizes the neurologic music therapy (NMT) framework, encompassing techniques targeting attention, memory, and executive fun…

How structured SKY breathwork may help retrain the brain for resilience by improving focus, emotional regulation, sleep, and recovery from chronic stress.

This paper integrates Load Minimization Theory (LMT) with neuroplasticity to demonstrate how systematic reduction of unnecessary cognitive load can physically rewire brain operating systems, leading to improved effective processing speed. We formalize the relationship between load and processing speed using a dynamical systems model and show that the Respectful Re-Tagging Operator (ℛ) serves as a…

Post-stroke aphasia recovery is a dynamic process involving neural repair, compensatory reorganization, and behavioral optimization. While diaschisis, a functional disconnection of brain regions remote from the primary lesion, plays a pivotal role in the acute phase of recovery, its resolution and interaction with later stages remain underexplored. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from …

Scientific Reports, Published online: 09 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-51966-1 Visually guided voluntary actions boost short-term ocular dominance plasticity

IntroductionCognitive–motor interventions have emerged as promising rehabilitation strategies to enhance neuroplasticity following stroke; however, their effects on circulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) remain incompletely understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the effects of cognitive–motor interventions on serum BDNF levels in adults and older adul…

Stroke survivors with severe motor impairment show signs of brain “youthfulness” in undamaged regions, suggesting compensatory neuroplasticity. The post USC study identifies brain rewiring mechanism that may aid stroke recovery appeared first on USC .

Learning can change the physical structure of the brain within hours. The finding is remarkable because neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to reorganise itself — was thought to be a much slower process. Brain scans have now revealed that areas of the parietal cortex can change within hours. The findings also suggest that memories are stored locally, rather than in ‘memory banks’. The study inv…

9.301J Neural Plasticity in Learning and Development, Spring 2002 Author(s) Miller, Earl K; Liu, Guosong; Wilson, Matthew A.; Tonegawa, Susumu; Quinn, WilliamAbstract Roles of neural plasticity in learning and memory and in development of invertebrates and mammals. An in-depth critical analysis of current literature of molecular, cellular, genetic, electrophysiological, and behavioral studies. Di…

A new study reveals that brain plasticity fluctuates on a 24-hour cycle. Researchers found that the chemical buildup of fatigue at the end of the day creates an optimal window for the brain to rewire itself.

Evidence for neuroplasticity into advanced age speaks for the lifelong adaptability of the human brain.

What happens in our brains when we learn to read? How do different writing systems shape our neural pathways? In her book Proust and the Squid, Maryanne Wolf explains how the reading brain is made possible through neuroplasticity. Despite having no dedicated reading center, our brains rewire themselves in three profound ways. Read on to explore how this remarkable adaptation changed human history…

Neurons in the brain forge new connections and sometimes trim back old ones. This capacity for change allows us to learn new skills and recover from injury.

When we start learning a new skill, every little aspect requires deliberate, conscious effort. With practice and repetition, our actions become smoother and easier to recall, eventually transforming initially demanding skills into second nature. Underlying this process of skill acquisition are intricate firing patterns in brain networks, a phenomenon known as long-term potentiation (LTP), or "act…

One of the brain’s most celebrated qualities is its adaptability. Changes to neural circuits, whose connections are continually adjusted as we experience and interact with the world, are key to how we learn. But to keep knowledge and memories intact, some parts of the circuitry must be resistant to this constant change. “Brains have figured […] The post Finding some stability in adaptable brains …