Dynamic properties of learning-related grey and white matter changes in the adult human brain

Introduction: The adult human brain displays a remarkable capacity for functional and morphological changes during learning. More specifically, structural grey and white matter changes could be observed after intensive long-term motor skill learning. However, the ability of the human nervous system to rapidly adapt brain structure after few practice sessions remains unknown. Furthermore, the dynamic properties of both grey and white matter changes during the entire time course of motor skill acquisition remain elusive. Method: We performed magnetic resonance and diffusion tensor imaging in a longitudinal design…