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NeuroplasticityEvidence & Dosage

Structural and functional adaptation — learning, recovery, aging.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
347
With abstract
42
Meta / Systematic / RCT
0
Highly cited
1
Publication years
1998–2026

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Top studies on Neuroplasticity

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Photoperiod-Induced Neuroplasticity in the Circadian System.

    Neural Plast2018Review15 influential citations

    Seasonal changes in light exposure have profound effects on behavioral and physiological functions in many species, including effects on mood and cognitive function in humans. The mammalian brain's master circadian clock, the…

  2. From synaptic dynamics to cognitive decline: Molecular insights into neuroplasticity

    Life Sciences20254 influential citations

    Neuroplasticity, the nervous system's ability to adapt its activity in response to internal and external stimuli. This adaptability depends on activity-dependent mechanisms that alter the strength and efficiency of synaptic transmission.…

  3. Activity-dependent regulation of neuronal plasticity and self repair.

    Progress in brain research20003 influential citations

    Plasticity is an essential characteristic of the brain: it is part of how the brain functions and is continuous while the brain interacts with the outer world. The state of activation and the level of activity of the entire organism affect…

  4. Breaking the learned helplessness paradigm in chronic stroke: an intensive neuroplasticity framework bridging European technology and African innovation

    Frontiers in Neurology20253 influential citations

    <h4>Introduction</h4>Most chronic stroke survivors develop learned helplessness regarding motor recovery prospects, accepting permanent disability despite evidence that neuroplasticity windows remain accessible years post-stroke. This…

  5. BDNF and miRNAs in acupuncture-regulated neuroplasticity: Emerging mechanisms and therapeutic strategies

    Medicine20262 influential citations

    The trend of global population aging is closely associated with a rising incidence of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including stroke, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, and depression. These conditions, characterized by progressive…

  6. Dose-response relationship of resistance training and the effects on circulating biomarkers of inflammation or neuroplasticity in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Ageing Research Reviews20262 influential citations

    Resistance Training (RT) is considered a promising intervention to counteract inflammation and cognitive decline. However, the relationship between RT dose (training duration, frequency, intensity, volume, rest period) and RT-induced…

  7. Neuroplasticity and neuroimmune interactions with type 2 inflammation in asthma

    European Respiratory Review20262 influential citations

    The lungs are innervated by both afferent and efferent nerve fibres that regulate key respiratory functions, including the cough reflex, airway tone, mucus secretion, and the detection of mechanical and chemical stimuli. In asthma, airway…

  8. Enhancing cognition: The power of neuroplasticity

    Ageing Research Reviews20252 influential citations

    Cognitive enhancement and neuroplasticity are interconnected terms. Neuroplasticity is an intrinsic brain capability that enables it to adapt and learn throughout life. It involves significant reorganization of neural circuits which is…

  9. Alterations in Neuroinflammation, Microglia and Neuroplasticity in the Rat Hippocampus in a Combined Model of Periodontitis and Depression

    CNS Neuroscience &amp; Therapeutics20252 influential citations

    <h4>Aims</h4>The exact causes of major depressive disorder (MDD) are still debated, but its connection with inflammatory diseases and stress is well established. Emerging evidence suggests a potential link between periodontitis (gum…

  10. The Influence of Music on Mental Health Through Neuroplasticity: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Contextual Perspectives

    Brain Sciences20252 influential citations

    Music is a near-universal anthropological and sensory phenomenon that engages distributed brain networks and peripheral physiological systems to shape emotion, cognition, sociality, and bodily regulation. Evidence from electrophysiology,…

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• Seasonal changes in light exposure / photoperiod
Which population does the evidence apply to?
Most studies investigated: animal.
Are there safety considerations for Neuroplasticity?
• None reported; review article with no intervention participants

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