India, April 2 -- Brains are adaptable and flexible. Commonly, the brain cells or neurons were believed to remain permanently into the specific type they were formed. Each type has a different function. But a study published in Science in March 2025, conducted by researchers from UC Santa Cruz and UC San Francisco, challenged this notion and found brain cells are more adaptable than previously thought.

This is a groundbreaking insight as it further enhances the understanding of brain structure and functions. It shows how brain can change its neurons' types for optimum functioning.

The researchers examined the neuron development with the help of a 3D brain tissue model. As per the researchers, there are two types of brain cells (or neuro...