The Adult Brain Holds Millions of Silent Synapses, Ready to Forge New Memories

MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain: millions of "silent synapses," immature neuronal connections that remain inactive until needed to form new memories. This groundbreaking discovery…

The Adult Brain Harbors Millions of "Silent Synapses" Crucial for Lifelong Learning

MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain: it contains millions of "silent synapses," immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they are needed to help…