Michael Merzenich, PhD

Title(s)Professor Emeritus, Otolaryngology
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address513 Parnassus Ave, HSE, #M876
San Francisco CA 94143
Phone415-476-0490
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Our laboratory is principally interested in 1) defining the neural bases of learning, recognition and memory; 2) defining mechanisms underlying the origins of functional brain illnesses and disabilities; and 3) developing training strategies for remediating learning-disabled and movement-disabled adults and children.

Cortical plasticity studies are conducted within somatosensory, auditory, and motor forebrain systems in rodent, primate and human models. Electrophysiological studies employ the derivation of highly detailed microelectrode neuron response maps in sensory cortical areas and subcortical nuclei, and detailed microstimulation maps in motor cortex. Acute and chronic quantitative single and multiple-unit recording experiments are conducted. Many studies are undertaken in behaviorally trained animals. Human learning experiments are conducted using psychophysical procedures and magnetoencephalographic (MSI) and functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) imaging). Pragmatic human studies involve computer engineering and AV development, as well as electrophysiological and psychophysical experiments conducted in patient models.

Cortical representations have been shown to be substantially functionally remodeled following new behavioral experiences or training in animal models in which limited sectors of the sensory epithelium and/or specific movements are differentially engaged in new behavioral tasks. Studies of this "representational plasticity" in the adult nervous system have revealed many facets of the self-organizing processes of the brain that account for the progressive differentiation of behavior in child development, and that account for adult learning. In current experiments: 1) We are relating specific experience-driven changes in neuronal responses in the cortex to behaviorally measured gains in skills acquired with practice in the same animal(s). 2) We are constructing computational models of the dynamic, self-organizing cortical machinery. 3) We are studying developmental plasticity in the auditory system relevant to understanding the development of fundamental human capacities. 4) We are modelling the contributions of learning to the genesis of learning disabilities, and to the emergence of occupationally-induced movement disabilities and pain syndromes. 5) We are studying some practical implications of cortical representational plasticity mechanisms for designing remedial therapies for brain injury patients, and for learning-disabled and movement-disabled human populations.
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Variation as a Neural Code
NIH P50MH077970Sep 8, 2006 - Aug 31, 2012
Role: Co-Investigator
Brain Plasticity Rehabilitation of Visual Cognition
NIH R43EY016273Sep 30, 2005 - Aug 31, 2006
Role: Principal Investigator
Brain-Plasticity Based Training for Schizophrenia
NIH R42MH073358Sep 26, 2005 - Jan 31, 2007
Role: Principal Investigator
Brain Plasticity Based Training for Focal Dystonia
NIH R43HD049251Sep 15, 2005 - Apr 30, 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
Cortical Plasticity Systems
NIH P01NS034835May 1, 1997 - Apr 30, 2008
Role: Co-Investigator
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  1. The Real-World Usability, Feasibility, and Performance Distributions of Deploying a Digital Toolbox of Computerized Assessments to Remotely Evaluate Brain Health: Development and Usability Study. JMIR Form Res. 2024 May 13; 8:e53623. Attarha M, Mahncke H, Merzenich M. PMID: 38739916; PMCID: PMC11130778.
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  2. A randomized clinical trial of plasticity-based cognitive training in mild traumatic brain injury. Brain. 2021 08 17; 144(7):1994-2008. Mahncke HW, DeGutis J, Levin H, Newsome MR, Bell MD, Grills C, French LM, Sullivan KW, Kim SJ, Rose A, Stasio C, Merzenich MM. PMID: 34312662; PMCID: PMC8370402.
    View in: PubMed   Mentions: 22     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  3. Online Social Cognition Training in Schizophrenia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Multi-Site Clinical Trial. Schizophr Bull. 2021 01 23; 47(1):108-117. Nahum M, Lee H, Fisher M, Green MF, Hooker CI, Ventura J, Jordan JT, Rose A, Kim SJ, Haut KM, Merzenich MM, Vinogradov S. PMID: 32614046; PMCID: PMC7825077.
    View in: PubMed   Mentions: 29     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  4. Environmental noise degrades hippocampus-related learning and memory. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 01 07; 118(1). Zhang Y, Zhu M, Sun Y, Tang B, Zhang G, An P, Cheng Y, Shan Y, Merzenich MM, Zhou X. PMID: 33229555; PMCID: PMC7797896.
    View in: PubMed   Mentions: 24     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCellsPHPublic Health
  5. Alertness Training Improves Spatial Bias and Functional Ability in Spatial Neglect. Ann Neurol. 2020 10; 88(4):747-758. Van Vleet T, Bonato P, Fabara E, Dabit S, Kim SJ, Chiu C, Bisogno AL, Merzenich M, Corbetta M, DeGutis J. PMID: 32740976.
    View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  6. Home-Based, Adaptive Cognitive Training for Cognitively Normal Older adults: Initial Efficacy Trial. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2020 06 02; 75(6):1144-1154. Lee HK, Kent JD, Wendel C, Wolinsky FD, Foster ED, Merzenich MM, Voss MW. PMID: 31140569; PMCID: PMC7265807.
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  7. Reversal of Age-Related Changes in Cortical Sound-Azimuth Selectivity with Training. Cereb Cortex. 2020 03 14; 30(3):1768-1778. Cheng Y, Zhang Y, Wang F, Jia G, Zhou J, Shan Y, Sun X, Yu L, Merzenich MM, Recanzone GH, Yang L, Zhou X. PMID: 31504260.
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  8. Optimizing brain performance: Identifying mechanisms of adaptive neurobiological plasticity. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2019 10; 105:60-71. Lambert K, Eisch AJ, Galea LAM, Kempermann G, Merzenich M. PMID: 31356835; PMCID: PMC8112903.
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  9. Auditory Training Reverses Lead (Pb)-Toxicity-Induced Changes in Sound-Azimuth Selectivity of Cortical Neurons. Cereb Cortex. 2019 07 22; 29(8):3294-3304. Liu X, Wei F, Cheng Y, Zhang Y, Jia G, Zhou J, Zhu M, Shan Y, Sun X, Yu L, Merzenich MM, Lurie DI, Zheng Q, Zhou X. PMID: 30137254.
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  10. No Evidence of Broadband Noise Having Any Harmful Effect on Hearing-Reply. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 03 01; 145(3):292-293. Attarha M, Bigelow J, Merzenich MM. PMID: 30676625.
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  11. Biases in processing of mood-congruent facial expressions in depression. Psychiatry Res. 2019 05; 275:143-148. Van Vleet T, Stark-Inbar A, Merzenich MM, Jordan JT, Wallace DL, Lee MB, Dawes HE, Chang EF, Nahum M. PMID: 30908978; PMCID: PMC6504610.
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  12. Unintended Consequences of White Noise Therapy for Tinnitus-Otolaryngology's Cobra Effect: A Review. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 10 01; 144(10):938-943. Attarha M, Bigelow J, Merzenich MM. PMID: 30178067.
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  13. Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation in Intensive Care Unit Survivors: Returning to Everyday Tasks Using Rehabilitation Networks-Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Pilot Investigation. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2018 07; 15(7):887-891. Wilson JE, Collar EM, Kiehl AL, Lee H, Merzenich M, Ely EW, Jackson J. PMID: 29911883; PMCID: PMC6207113.
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  14. Positive impacts of early auditory training on cortical processing at an older age. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017 06 13; 114(24):6364-6369. Cheng Y, Jia G, Zhang Y, Hao H, Shan Y, Yu L, Sun X, Zheng Q, Kraus N, Merzenich MM, Zhou X. PMID: 28559351; PMCID: PMC5474764.
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  15. Immediate Mood Scaler: Tracking Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using a Novel Mobile Mood Scale. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Apr 12; 5(4):e44. Nahum M, Van Vleet TM, Sohal VS, Mirzabekov JJ, Rao VR, Wallace DL, Lee MB, Dawes H, Stark-Inbar A, Jordan JT, Biagianti B, Merzenich M, Chang EF. PMID: 28404542; PMCID: PMC5406620.
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  16. Targeting alertness to improve cognition in older adults: A preliminary report of benefits in executive function and skill acquisition. Cortex. 2016 09; 82:100-118. Van Vleet TM, DeGutis JM, Merzenich MM, Simpson GV, Zomet A, Dabit S. PMID: 27372902; PMCID: PMC4969201.
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  17. Randomized controlled trial of computer-based treatment of social cognition in schizophrenia: the TRuSST trial protocol. BMC Psychiatry. 2015 Jul 03; 15:142. Rose A, Vinogradov S, Fisher M, Green MF, Ventura J, Hooker C, Merzenich M, Nahum M. PMID: 26138715; PMCID: PMC4489025.
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  18. Behavioral training reverses global cortical network dysfunction induced by perinatal antidepressant exposure. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015 Feb 17; 112(7):2233-8. Zhou X, Lu JY, Darling RD, Simpson KL, Zhu X, Wang F, Yu L, Sun X, Merzenich MM, Lin RC. PMID: 25646455; PMCID: PMC4343129.
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  19. Early UCSF contributions to the development of multiple-channel cochlear implants. Hear Res. 2015 Apr; 322:39-46. Merzenich MM. PMID: 25560478.
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  20. Adaptive training diminishes distractibility in aging across species. Neuron. 2014 Dec 03; 84(5):1091-103. Mishra J, de Villers-Sidani E, Merzenich M, Gazzaley A. PMID: 25467987; PMCID: PMC4264379.
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  21. Perceptual Training Restores Impaired Cortical Temporal Processing Due to Lead Exposure. Cereb Cortex. 2016 Jan; 26(1):334-345. Zhu X, Liu X, Wei F, Wang F, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE, Sun X, Zhou X. PMID: 25405943; PMCID: PMC6903784.
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  22. Brain plasticity-based therapeutics. Front Hum Neurosci. 2014; 8:385. Merzenich MM, Van Vleet TM, Nahum M. PMID: 25018719; PMCID: PMC4072971.
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  23. Environmental acoustic enrichment promotes recovery from developmentally degraded auditory cortical processing. J Neurosci. 2014 Apr 16; 34(16):5406-15. Zhu X, Wang F, Hu H, Sun X, Kilgard MP, Merzenich MM, Zhou X. PMID: 24741032; PMCID: PMC4104291.
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  24. Accessible online neuroplasticity-targeted training for children with ADHD. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health. 2013 Nov 14; 7(1):38. Mishra J, Merzenich MM, Sagar R. PMID: 24225015; PMCID: PMC3828475.
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  25. Manipulation of BDNF signaling modifies the experience-dependent plasticity induced by pure tone exposure during the critical period in the primary auditory cortex. PLoS One. 2013; 8(5):e64208. Anomal R, de Villers-Sidani E, Merzenich MM, Panizzutti R. PMID: 23700463; PMCID: PMC3660256.
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  26. Neuroplasticity: introduction. Prog Brain Res. 2013; 207:xxi-xxvi. Merzenich MM, Nahum M, Van Vleet TM. PMID: 24309266.
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  27. Neocortical correlates of vibrotactile detection in humans. J Cogn Neurosci. 2013 Jan; 25(1):49-61. Moore CI, Crosier E, Greve DN, Savoy R, Merzenich MM, Dale AM. PMID: 23198890.
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  28. Principles of neuroplasticity-based rehabilitation. Prog Brain Res. 2013; 207:141-71. Nahum M, Lee H, Merzenich MM. PMID: 24309254.
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  29. Long-term modification of cortical synapses improves sensory perception. Nat Neurosci. 2013 Jan; 16(1):79-88. Froemke RC, Carcea I, Barker AJ, Yuan K, Seybold BA, Martins AR, Zaika N, Bernstein H, Wachs M, Levis PA, Polley DB, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE. PMID: 23178974; PMCID: PMC3711827.
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  30. High-density multielectrode array with independently maneuverable electrodes and silicone oil fluid isolation system for chronic recording from macaque monkey. J Neurosci Methods. 2012 Oct 15; 211(1):114-24. Miyakawa N, Katsumata N, Blake DT, Merzenich MM, Tanifuji M. PMID: 22939944.
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  31. Environmental noise exposure degrades normal listening processes. Nat Commun. 2012 May 15; 3:843. Zhou X, Merzenich MM. PMID: 22588305.
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  32. The fantastic plastic brain. Adv Mind Body Med. 2012; 26(2):30-5. Bruno R, Merzenich M, Nudo R. PMID: 23469367.
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  33. Brains on video games. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2011 11 18; 12(12):763-8. Bavelier D, Green CS, Han DH, Renshaw PF, Merzenich MM, Gentile DA. PMID: 22095065; PMCID: PMC4633025.
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  34. Perinatal antidepressant exposure alters cortical network function in rodents. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Nov 08; 108(45):18465-70. Simpson KL, Weaver KJ, de Villers-Sidani E, Lu JY, Cai Z, Pang Y, Rodriguez-Porcel F, Paul IA, Merzenich M, Lin RC. PMID: 22025710; PMCID: PMC3215047.
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  35. Natural restoration of critical period plasticity in the juvenile and adult primary auditory cortex. J Neurosci. 2011 Apr 13; 31(15):5625-34. Zhou X, Panizzutti R, de Villers-Sidani E, Madeira C, Merzenich MM. PMID: 21490203; PMCID: PMC3758576.
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  36. Lifelong plasticity in the rat auditory cortex: basic mechanisms and role of sensory experience. Prog Brain Res. 2011; 191:119-31. de Villers-Sidani E, Merzenich MM. PMID: 21741548.
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  37. Perinatal asphyxia affects rat auditory processing: implications for auditory perceptual impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders. PLoS One. 2010 Dec 23; 5(12):e15326. Strata F, Stoianov IP, de Villers-Sidani E, Bonham B, Martone T, Kenet T, Chang EF, Vincenti V, Merzenich MM. PMID: 21203459; PMCID: PMC3009724.
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  38. Specific cognitive training normalizes auditory sensory gating in schizophrenia: a randomized trial. Biol Psychiatry. 2011 Mar 01; 69(5):465-71. Popov T, Jordanov T, Rockstroh B, Elbert T, Merzenich MM, Miller GA. PMID: 21092939.
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  39. Successive-signal biasing for a learned sound sequence. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Aug 17; 107(33):14839-44. Zhou X, de Villers-Sidani E, Panizzutti R, Merzenich MM. PMID: 20679210; PMCID: PMC2930458.
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  40. Recovery of functional and structural age-related changes in the rat primary auditory cortex with operant training. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Aug 03; 107(31):13900-5. de Villers-Sidani E, Alzghoul L, Zhou X, Simpson KL, Lin RC, Merzenich MM. PMID: 20643928; PMCID: PMC2922281.
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  41. Peripheral and central changes combine to induce motor behavioral deficits in a moderate repetition task. Exp Neurol. 2009 Dec; 220(2):234-45. Coq JO, Barr AE, Strata F, Russier M, Kietrys DM, Merzenich MM, Byl NN, Barbe MF. PMID: 19686738; PMCID: PMC2783426.
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  42. Plasticity in primary somatosensory cortex resulting from environmentally enriched stimulation and sensory discrimination training. Biol Res. 2008; 41(4):425-37. Guic E, Carrasco X, Rodríguez E, Robles I, Merzenich MM. PMID: 19621123.
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  43. Non-homogeneous spatial configuration of vibrissae cortical representation in layer IV of the barrel somatosensory cortex. Biol Res. 2008; 41(4):461-71. Guic E, Carrasco X, Rodríguez E, Robles I, Merzenich MM. PMID: 19621126.
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  44. Autism overflows with syntheses. Neuropsychol Rev. 2009 Jun; 19(2):273-4. Belmonte MK, Bonneh YS, Adini Y, Iversen PE, Akshoomoff NA, Kenet T, Moore CI, Simon HJ, Houde JF, Merzenich MM. PMID: 19449104.
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  45. Using neuroplasticity-based auditory training to improve verbal memory in schizophrenia. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Jul; 166(7):805-11. Fisher M, Holland C, Merzenich MM, Vinogradov S. PMID: 19448187; PMCID: PMC2720319.
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  46. Developmentally degraded cortical temporal processing restored by training. Nat Neurosci. 2009 Jan; 12(1):26-8. Zhou X, Merzenich MM. PMID: 19079250; PMCID: PMC2709597.
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  47. Cross-modal extinction in a boy with severely autistic behaviour and high verbal intelligence. Cogn Neuropsychol. 2008 Jul; 25(5):635-52. Bonneh YS, Belmonte MK, Pei F, Iversen PE, Kenet T, Akshoomoff N, Adini Y, Simon HJ, Moore CI, Houde JF, Merzenich MM. PMID: 18651259.
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  48. Manipulating critical period closure across different sectors of the primary auditory cortex. Nat Neurosci. 2008 Aug; 11(8):957-65. de Villers-Sidani E, Simpson KL, Lu YF, Lin RC, Merzenich MM. PMID: 18604205; PMCID: PMC2755097.
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  49. Enduring effects of early structured noise exposure on temporal modulation in the primary auditory cortex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Mar 18; 105(11):4423-8. Zhou X, Merzenich MM. PMID: 18332439; PMCID: PMC2393777.
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  50. A synaptic memory trace for cortical receptive field plasticity. Nature. 2007 Nov 15; 450(7168):425-9. Froemke RC, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE. PMID: 18004384.
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  51. Impact of neonatal asphyxia and hind limb immobilization on musculoskeletal tissues and S1 map organization: implications for cerebral palsy. Exp Neurol. 2008 Mar; 210(1):95-108. Coq JO, Strata F, Russier M, Safadi FF, Merzenich MM, Byl NN, Barbe MF. PMID: 18061167.
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  52. Intensive training in adults refines A1 representations degraded in an early postnatal critical period. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Oct 02; 104(40):15935-40. Zhou X, Merzenich MM. PMID: 17895375; PMCID: PMC1994137.
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  53. Frequency-modulation encoding in the primary auditory cortex of the awake owl monkey. J Neurophysiol. 2007 Oct; 98(4):2182-95. Atencio CA, Blake DT, Strata F, Cheung SW, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE. PMID: 17699695.
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  54. Multiparametric auditory receptive field organization across five cortical fields in the albino rat. J Neurophysiol. 2007 May; 97(5):3621-38. Polley DB, Read HL, Storace DA, Merzenich MM. PMID: 17376842.
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  55. Critical period window for spectral tuning defined in the primary auditory cortex (A1) in the rat. J Neurosci. 2007 Jan 03; 27(1):180-9. de Villers-Sidani E, Chang EF, Bao S, Merzenich MM. PMID: 17202485; PMCID: PMC6672294.
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  56. Experience-dependent adult cortical plasticity requires cognitive association between sensation and reward. Neuron. 2006 Oct 19; 52(2):371-81. Blake DT, Heiser MA, Caywood M, Merzenich MM. PMID: 17046698; PMCID: PMC2826987.
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  57. Memory enhancement in healthy older adults using a brain plasticity-based training program: a randomized, controlled study. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Aug 15; 103(33):12523-8. Mahncke HW, Connor BB, Appelman J, Ahsanuddin ON, Hardy JL, Wood RA, Joyce NM, Boniske T, Atkins SM, Merzenich MM. PMID: 16888038; PMCID: PMC1526649.
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  58. Perceptual learning directs auditory cortical map reorganization through top-down influences. J Neurosci. 2006 May 03; 26(18):4970-82. Polley DB, Steinberg EE, Merzenich MM. PMID: 16672673; PMCID: PMC6674159.
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  59. Severe hearing loss in Dlxl mutant mice. Hear Res. 2006 Apr; 214(1-2):84-8. Polley DB, Cobos I, Merzenich MM, Rubenstein JL. PMID: 16632068.
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  60. Brain plasticity and functional losses in the aged: scientific bases for a novel intervention. Prog Brain Res. 2006; 157:81-109. Mahncke HW, Bronstone A, Merzenich MM. PMID: 17046669.
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  61. Development of spectral and temporal response selectivity in the auditory cortex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Nov 08; 102(45):16460-5. Chang EF, Bao S, Imaizumi K, Schreiner CE, Merzenich MM. PMID: 16263924; PMCID: PMC1283465.
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  62. Experience-dependent plasticity in S1 caused by noncoincident inputs. J Neurophysiol. 2005 Sep; 94(3):2239-50. Blake DT, Strata F, Kempter R, Merzenich MM. PMID: 16105958; PMCID: PMC2826984.
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  63. Fine functional organization of auditory cortex revealed by Fourier optical imaging. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Sep 13; 102(37):13325-30. Kalatsky VA, Polley DB, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE, Stryker MP. PMID: 16141342; PMCID: PMC1201601.
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  64. Cortical responses in rats predict perceptual sensitivities to complex sounds. Behav Neurosci. 2005 Feb; 119(1):256-64. Orduña I, Mercado E, Gluck MA, Merzenich MM. PMID: 15727530.
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  65. Associative learning shapes the neural code for stimulus magnitude in primary auditory cortex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Nov 16; 101(46):16351-6. Polley DB, Heiser MA, Blake DT, Schreiner CE, Merzenich MM. PMID: 15534214; PMCID: PMC528983.
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  66. Temporal plasticity in the primary auditory cortex induced by operant perceptual learning. Nat Neurosci. 2004 Sep; 7(9):974-81. Bao S, Chang EF, Woods J, Merzenich MM. PMID: 15286790.
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  67. Specialization of primary auditory cortex processing by sound exposure in the "critical period". Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 May 04; 101(18):7170-4. Nakahara H, Zhang LI, Merzenich MM. PMID: 15118079; PMCID: PMC406484.
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  68. Tone-evoked excitatory and inhibitory synaptic conductances of primary auditory cortex neurons. J Neurophysiol. 2004 Jul; 92(1):630-43. Tan AY, Zhang LI, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE. PMID: 14999047.
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  69. Acoustic variability and distinguishability among mouse ultrasound vocalizations. J Acoust Soc Am. 2003 Dec; 114(6 Pt 1):3412-22. Liu RC, Miller KD, Merzenich MM, Schreiner CE. PMID: 14714820.
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  70. Progressive degradation and subsequent refinement of acoustic representations in the adult auditory cortex. J Neurosci. 2003 Nov 26; 23(34):10765-75. Bao S, Chang EF, Davis JD, Gobeske KT, Merzenich MM. PMID: 14645468; PMCID: PMC6740992.
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  71. Reward-dependent plasticity in the primary auditory cortex of adult monkeys trained to discriminate temporally modulated signals. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Sep 16; 100(19):11070-5. Beitel RE, Schreiner CE, Cheung SW, Wang X, Merzenich MM. PMID: 12941865; PMCID: PMC196928.
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