Synaptic pruning | Inside the Human Body

Michael Mosley explains how during brain development, synaptic pruning occurs and what this means for behaviour

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  • Clip length: 3'34''
  • Broadcast year: 2011
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  • Psychology
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Programme: Inside the Human Body
  • Episode: Building Your Brain

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