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Brain plasticity, learning, and developmental disabilities.

B J Casey1

  • 1Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York 10021, USA. bjc2002@med.cornell.edu

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews
|September 4, 2003
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Researchers are advancing methods to study the developing human brain, integrating anatomy with cellular and molecular processes. This work explores brain plasticity, development, and learning in humans and animals, including those with developmental disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Significant methodological advancements are enhancing the study of the developing human brain.
  • There is a growing effort to integrate brain anatomy with physiological, cellular, and molecular processes influencing behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current approaches in studying brain plasticity, development, and learning.
  • To showcase applications of new methods in typically and atypically developing humans and animals.
  • To review the application of models and methods to developmental disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing animal models for behavior and brain development.
  • Applying noninvasive neuroimaging techniques to human brain development and behavior.

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  • Employing genetic methods in the study of human brain development.
  • Including select reviews of existing research.

    • Main Results:

    • The special issue samples current approaches to brain development and plasticity.
    • It highlights the integration of anatomical, physiological, cellular, and molecular data.
    • It demonstrates applications to both typical and atypical development, including developmental disabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Current research integrates diverse methodologies to understand brain development and behavior.
    • New approaches facilitate the study of brain plasticity and learning across the lifespan.
    • This work provides insights into developmental disabilities through advanced research models and methods.