Rewiring the mind: the extraordinary power of neuroplasticity
Meghna Solanki
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganise itself by forming and eliminating neural connections throughout life. This adaptive capability is essential for learning, memory and recovery from brain injuries.
Neuroplasticity manifests in two ways: functional, and structural plasticity. Functional plasticity is the brain’s ability to move the capability of performing functions from damaged areas to undamaged ones. For example, after a stroke, other parts of the brain may take...