MIT neuroscientists discovered millions of dormant "silent synapses" in the adult brain, challenging previous understanding.
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MIT scientists discover millions of “silent synapses” in the adult brain
30% % Silent synapses in adult cortex
Only In Early Development Previous assumption about silent synapses
Can Rapidly Activate For New Learning Newly discovered capability
Overturned previous developmental theory