Brain complexity: DNA plasticity and personality (Introduction)

by David Turell , Thursday, July 26, 2018, 17:48 (2312 days ago) @ dhw

QUOTE: “This study implies that nature and nurture are not as independent as may have been been imagined, and that nature is not as immutable as once thought. As with all iconoclastic studies, there are caveats to this research, most importantly the fact that the number of mobile genetic elements is much higher in the neurons of the rodents studied here than it is in humans. Furthermore, we don’t yet understand how these genetic changes alter the brain activities that give rise to behavior. Nevertheless, this is a provocative study that links early experience with the genetic structure of neurons, and that highlights the remarkable plasticity and adaptability of the brain.”

David’s comment: I know this is the material side of how the brain works in regard to experience and how it changes to reflect what has happened in an animal's life. Note the caveats stated above as to how this may apply to humans and their personality, which would be directly reflected in their souls.

dhw: The article is all about the relationship between experience, behaviour and the brain. No mention of a soul. Just thought I ought to point that out!

Of course a science article won't mention souls.