Motor Learning Triggers the Formation of Neural Connections

Scientists at the University of California in Santa Cruz (UCSC) have recently determined that new connections appear in the brain of an animal as soon as the creature begins to learn a new task. The finding hints at the massive ability that the brain has of adapting itself to new stimuli and ... [ read more >> ]

Neurons are nerve cells inside the brain that communicate with each other via electrical impulses. The connections between them are called synapses

Image comment: Neurons are nerve cells inside the brain that communicate with each other via electrical impulses. The connections between them are called synapses
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Neurons are nerve cells inside the brain that communicate with each other via electrical impulses. The connections between them are called synapses
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