plasticity

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This receptor is a key protein that helps regulate communication between brain cells and plays an important role in synaptic plasticity and glutamatergic signaling in patients receiving ketamine.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 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 plasticity of digital information is superseding earlier modes of expression and expertise, as the printing press did the scribe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The term "synaptic plasticity" just means the ability of these connections to be strengthened or otherwise changed.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

If temperature is increased to fusion, welding is practically perfect; if to plasticity and mobility of surfaces, welding should be nearly perfect.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua