plasticity

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Haier’s studies also demonstrated how Tetris can affect the plasticity of cortical gray matter, potentially enhancing a person’s memory capacity and promoting motor and cognitive development.

From New York Times

“It’s a real demonstration of the plasticity of humans.”

From Science Magazine

A 2016 study out of China's Xuzhou Central Hospital noted the challenges of regular physical activity in older and more sedentary populations, but noted role of exercise in "memory improvement and brain plasticity."

From Salon

In essence, this research shows, our brains retain lifelong plasticity, changing as we do, including in response to how we exercise.

From New York Times

Sun is studying something called “homeostatic plasticity,” which is how neurons regulate their activity.

From The Verge