Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is the brain’s remarkable capacity to reorganize and adapt itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This dynamic process allows the brain to modify its structure and function in response to learning, experience, environment, and even injury.
Rather than being a fixed organ, the brain is constantly evolving—strengthening pathways frequently used while pruning away those underutilized. Neuroplasticity plays a critical role in acquiring new skills, storing memories, adapting to new situations, and recovering from brain injuries such as strokes. It underlies our ability to learn languages, improve at tasks through practice, or shift cognitive strategies. Neuroplastic changes occur at both microscopic levels (e.g., synaptic changes between neurons) and macroscopic levels (e.g., changes in cortical maps). This adaptability is especially pronounced during childhood but continues to some degree throughout adulthood, offering hope for cognitive rehabilitation and lifelong learning.
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