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Neuronal and Brain Maturation.

Luca Bonfanti^1,2, Sébastien Couillard-Després^3,4,5

¹Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), 10043 Orbassano, Italy.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

|April 23, 2022

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Plasticity, a key aspect of brain development, may represent an extended phase of immaturity. This extended immaturity allows for greater environmental influence on neural circuit formation.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Cognitive Science

Background:

The concept of developmental immaturity is central to understanding brain plasticity.
Investigating the relationship between plasticity and immaturity offers insights into neural development.

Discussion:

Plasticity can be viewed as a prolonged period of immaturity, enabling extensive environmental shaping of neural circuits.
This perspective challenges traditional views of immaturity as solely a passive state.

Key Insights:

Brain plasticity extends the period of immaturity, allowing for significant environmental influence on neural development.
This extended immaturity is crucial for adaptive learning and cognitive flexibility.

Outlook:

Further research can explore the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying this extended immaturity.
Understanding this link may inform interventions for developmental neurological disorders.