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ELAGAGE SYNAPTIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Nervous System
CONT

Synaptic pruning is a natural process that occurs in the brain between early childhood and adulthood. During synaptic pruning, the brain eliminates extra synapses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le volume de substance blanche présente dans le cerveau augmente durant l'enfance avant de diminuer lors de l'adolescence. Ceci s'explique par la mise en place d'un élagage synaptique […] Ce mécanisme consiste à supprimer des connexions synaptiques afin de renforcer d'autres connexions synaptiques plus importantes.

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