Learning and memory happen because of a special brain process called Hebbian plasticity. This process makes the connections…

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Learning and memory happen because of a special brain process called Hebbian plasticity. This process makes the connections between brain cells, called neurons, stronger when the neurons work together. These stronger connections help us think, learn new skills, and remember things. Scientists are studying how Hebbian plasticity works and using tools like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to change these brain cell connections without the need for surgery. By understanding Hebbian plasticity, researchers hope to find better ways to help people learn, improve memory, and even treat brain‑related problems like depression or memory loss.

Available at: https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ frym.2025.1425512. Accessed on: March 1st, 2025.

A potential application of understanding Hebbian plasticity, described in the abstract, is