Brain Plasticity Insights
The brain exhibits remarkable plasticity, as seen in individuals blind from birth who repurpose their visual cortex for tactile processing, particularly in reading Braille. A case study highlights how a stroke affected a blind woman’s ability to read Braille due to the reallocation of neural resources. This phenomenon illustrates the brain's adaptability, demonstrating that unused areas can be transformed for other sensory modalities.In this clip
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Dr. David Berson: Your Brain's Logic & Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #50
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