title: Plasticity triggering experiences, nature, and the dual genesis of brain structure and function.
abstract: Mammalian brains are capable of powerful adaptive and plastic potential. Because of this, the central nervous system can cope with an ever-changing environment. This short review details some of the experiments performed on the visual cortex, exactly these adaptive capabilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Spinelli
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D013003:Somatosensory Cortex / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D014793:Visual Cortex / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*