The next Learning & the Brain conference edition is April 26-29, 2008, in Cambridge, MA. We recommend it highly for educators interested in learning more about latest brain research findings and implications for teaching. See Detailed program.

Description: Cognitive neuroscience has discovered that the brain is not ‘hardwired’ from birth, but holds a remarkable lifelong power to change—a phenomenon called ‘plasticity.’ Positive or negative environments, exercise, nurturance, learning, and other experiences continue to change the brain throughout life.

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If you are interested in neuroscience and psychology, you will enjoy the superb posts at the latest edition of Encephalon blog carnival, hosted by Neurophilosopher in his beautiful new home at ScienceBlogs. Congrats, Mo!