The Young Brain’s Hidden Weakness: When Plasticity Goes Wrong

The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong

The very capacity that makes younger brains adaptable may also make them more likely to rewire an injury into a persistent pathological network, a new study found.

Young Brains May Face a Hidden Risk After Injury

Younger brains are often thought to recover from injury better than older brains. Their ability to change and form new connections can help them adapt after damage, but new research suggests that this flexibility may also create an unexpected risk. Scientists at Texas A&M University found that age may change the way the brain responds […]