Journal Article (Review Article)

DZNE-2025-00078

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png From animal models to human individuality: Integrative approaches to the study of brain plasticity.

Hille, M. ; Kühn, S. ; Kempermann, G.DZNE* ; Bonhoeffer, T. ; Lindenberger, U.

2024
Cell Press [Cambridge, Mass.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2024.10.006

Abstract: Plasticity allows organisms to form lasting adaptive changes in neural structures in response to interactions with the environment. It serves both species-general functions and individualized skill acquisition. To better understand human plasticity, we need to strengthen the dialogue between human research and animal models. Therefore, we propose to (1) enhance the interpretability of macroscopic methods used in human research by complementing molecular and fine-structural measures used in animals with such macroscopic methods, preferably applied to the same animals, to create macroscopic metrics common to both examined species; (2) launch dedicated cross-species research programs, using either well-controlled experimental paradigms, such as motor skill acquisition, or more naturalistic environments, where individuals of either species are observed in their habitats; and (3) develop conceptual and computational models linking molecular and fine-structural events to phenomena accessible by macroscopic methods. In concert, these three component strategies can foster new insights into the nature of plastic change.

Keyword(s): Animals (MeSH) ; Humans (MeSH) ; Neuronal Plasticity: physiology (MeSH) ; Brain: physiology (MeSH) ; Models, Animal (MeSH) ; Individuality (MeSH) ; animal models ; brain plasticity ; cross-level integration ; enrichment ; individuality ; skill acquisition

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Adult Neurogenesis (AG Kempermann)

Research Program(s):

1. 352 - Disease Mechanisms (POF4-352) (POF4-352)

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