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

This flexibility is known as cancer cell plasticity.

From Science Daily

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

Mahncke, whose own Ph.D. was in the study of the so-called plasticity of the human brain — meaning its ability to change — argues there are “literally hundreds” of research studies supporting the benefits of brain-training exercises.

From MarketWatch

"Understanding the cellular mechanisms of how CaAKG improves synaptic plasticity sheds light on new ways to protect memory and slow brain aging."

From Science Daily