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Long-term effects of early environment on the brain: Lesson from rodent models.
Seminars in cell & developmental biology - 1 May 2018
Di Segni Matteo, Andolina Diego, Ventura Rossella
Abstract excerpt
The postnatal period is characterized by extensive neuronal plasticity, synaptic organization, and remodeling. High neuroplasticity renders the brain sensitive to the remodeling effects induced by environmental factors, such as exposure to adversity, which can imprint neurochemical, neuroendocrine, morphological, and behavioral changes. Early experiences that influence developmental trajectories during maturation...
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