Debunking the Myth of Brain Rewiring: New Study Challenges Prevailing Beliefs

Contrary to popular belief, a new study argues that the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself in response to injury or deficit. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University challenge the notion that the brain can repurpose specific regions for new functions, suggesting instead that it is simply training the brain to use latent abilities. The study examines 10 seminal studies that purportedly show brain reorganization and argues that the brain is not creating new functions but rather using existing capacities. The researchers emphasize the importance of understanding the true nature and limits of brain plasticity for setting realistic expectations in rehabilitation.