Inducing neuroplasticity in the primary visual cortex using paired associative stimulation

Neuroplasticity in the visual cortex is essential for cognitive functions associated with visual processing. In humans, pathophysiological alterations of visual cortical excitability are observed in migraines. Visual plasticity can be induced via light deprivation or non-invasive brain stimulation protocols over the visual cortex. However, a synapse-specific plasticity, which is suggested as the key component in learning and memory processing, has not been demonstrated in human visual cortex so far.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research