Neural plasticity, also known as brain plasticity, refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life in response to learning, experience, or injury. This process allows the brain to adapt and change in order to improve functionality, recover from damage, and optimize performance. Neural plasticity plays a crucial role in cognitive development, learning, memory, and recovery from brain injuries or diseases. Researchers study neural plasticity to better understand how the brain adapts and changes, and how this knowledge can be applied to improve rehabilitation, learning interventions, and treatments for neurological disorders.