MaxPlanckResearch 2/2013: Neurobiology https://www.mpg.de/7425984/MPR_2013_2
The cosmos of the brain is in a constant state of change. Useless connections are cut and new ones are formed to keep the brain flexible and adapt to the constantly changing requirements. Scientists use sophisticated techniques to visualize the brain’s circuit diagrams. Diffusion tensor imaging, for instance, shows the complex patterns of nerve fibers.
Axel Börsch-Supan conducts research in the politically charged field of pension financing