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Brain Book: Unit3
UNIT 3 - BRAIN GROWTH RESEARCH
How do we know that the brain grows and develops with learning?
Many different studies have shown how learning changes the brain, making it stronger and smarter:
Babies Brains: When we are born we have few connections between our brain cells, but by adulthood we have trillions. Learn more
New Clever Cabbies: The area of the brain used to remember places grew bigger in cabdrivers, showing how learning skills builds up the brain. Learn more
New Learning Languages: Practicing a new language made new areas of the brain become active. Learn more
Musical Mastery: Practicing a musical skill built up an area of the brain. Learn more
New Neurons: The brain grows new cells every day-and grows more when you are learning! Learn more
Remarkable Rats: Rats who exercised their brains by learning had heavier brains, more connections between their brain cells, and were smarter-at any age. Learn more
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