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Growing evidence of brain plasticity

Michael Merzenich · TED

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About

Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain's incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He's researching ways to harness the brain's plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function.

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Institution
TED
Department
TED2004
Speaker
Michael Merzenich
Year
2004
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Computer science, Psychology and the brain
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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