Background
Although plasticity and repair are fundamental properties of a developing organism and are key processes in responding to such biological challenges as injury/trauma or disease, they are often not well understood. Learning how to take advantage of plasticity in contexts, including medical rehabilitation, of specific interest to the NICHD could increase our ability to improve and maintain health along the developmental trajectory. Likewise, this knowledge could help researchers remodel, sustain, and enhance function in response to injury/trauma, disease, or disability.
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