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The brain has a strong point: plasticity, that is, the ability to modify itself, to adapt to the world and to repair itself. This is the reason why it can evolve throughout our entire existence, expanding, literally, and building new connections between neurons. A unique talent. But our brain does not fly alone. The external environment, the inflammatory molecules in our blood or the bacteria in our intestine shape and modify it, and our brain responds. It responds in a low tone or aloud. But it always responds. Let's learn to listen to it, to know it and to take care of it. Michela Matteoli is Director of the Institute of Neuroscience of the National Research Council (CNR), coordinates the Neuro Center of the Humanitas hospital in Milan and is Full Professor of Pharmacology at Humanitas University. Member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) and the Academia Europea, she is on the scientific committees of the Institut de Psychiatrie et Neurosciences in Paris, of the Center for Integrative Research in Biology (Collège de France) and of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. She is the author of the book “Il talento del Cervello. 10 lezioni facile di neuroscienze.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't miss the next events of Fondazione Zoé! Visit our website: https://www.fondazionezoe.it/ Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the world of health, reading tips and much more! Facebook: / fondazionezoe LinkedIn: / fondazionezoe