plasticity

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Previously, scientists believed gene therapies for hearing loss had to be administered in the first few years of life before the window closed on brain plasticity, said Jonathon Whitton, Regeneron’s lead researcher on this drug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The lab focuses on the neurobiological basis of behavioral plasticity, including learning, memory, and addiction, as well as gene-by-environment interactions linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Together they make up a perfectly valid alternate list, one that captures the glamour and romance of L.A. — as well as its lovable plasticity — just as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The research set out to determine whether CaAKG could improve synaptic plasticity in the Alzheimer's brain, restore memory-related signaling, protect neurons from early degeneration, and support healthier cognitive aging overall.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

In their stead he has a greater plasticity of nature, and a more educable intelligence.

From Determinism or Free-Will? by Cohen, Chapman