Brain's power to adapt offers short-term gains, long-term strains
Monday, April 24, 2017 - 16:11
in Biology & Nature
Like air-traffic controllers scrambling to reconnect flights when a major hub goes down, the brain has a remarkable ability to rewire itself after suffering an injury. However, maintaining these new connections between brain regions can strain the brain's resources, which can lead to serious problems later, including Alzheimer's Disease, according to researchers.