Tag: synaptic pruning

May 30, 2026 / Mohammed looti

SYNAPTIC PRUNING

SYNAPTIC PRUNING Introduction: The Dynamic Brain and Synaptic Pruning The human brain is an extraordinarily complex, self-organizing organ that undergoes continuous structural and functional reorganization throughout an individual’s life. Central to this remarkable capacity for adaptation is synaptic pruning, a fundamental biological mechanism of neural development and plasticity. At its core, synaptic pruning represents the […]

November 30, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SELECTIVE CELL DEATH

Selective Cell Death: Introduction and Definition Selective cell death, particularly within the developing nervous system, is a fundamental biological process crucial for sculpting the intricate circuitry of the brain. It refers to the programmed elimination of superfluous or improperly connected neurons that fail to establish viable functional relationships. This process is distinct from pathological cell […]