The green box contains a brand
new rat neuron. Why is this important? Well, until quite recently researchers
were unsure of two things: whether it’s possible for the brain to change and
whether it can grow new cells. With the help of rats and monks, the answer is
emerging: quite possibly yes.
new rat neuron. Why is this important? Well, until quite recently researchers
were unsure of two things: whether it’s possible for the brain to change and
whether it can grow new cells. With the help of rats and monks, the answer is
emerging: quite possibly yes.
This phenomenon is called
neuroplasticity and is all the rage in neuropsychology at the moment. As none
of us are getting any younger, it’s good to know our brains still have the
capacity for change.
neuroplasticity and is all the rage in neuropsychology at the moment. As none
of us are getting any younger, it’s good to know our brains still have the
capacity for change.
About the author
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD
is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from
University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology.
is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from
University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology.
He has been writing about
scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. He is also the author of the book
“Making Habits, Breaking Habits” (Da Capo, 2003) and several ebooks
SOURCE: PSYBLOG
scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. He is also the author of the book
“Making Habits, Breaking Habits” (Da Capo, 2003) and several ebooks
SOURCE: PSYBLOG
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.