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ReviewBrain sciences2026

Multiscale Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity: From Molecular Pathways to Network Dynamics and Behavioral Adaptation.

Xue Wang, Jun Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Shuren Wang, Yidan Zhang, Yupeng Yang, Xuchang Zhou, Chang Liu, Junjie Liu, Mi Zheng

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Review in Brain sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Xue WangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Jun ZhangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Xiaoyu WangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Shuren WangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Yidan ZhangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Yupeng YangGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Xuchang ZhouDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1390-7659
Chang LiuGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
Junjie LiuGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.ORCID 0009-0000-9333-4154
Mi ZhengGraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1986-5402

Funding

Mi Zheng Harbin Institute of Physical Education Experimental Platform project (Project No. LAB2021-04)Mi Zheng Harbin Institute of Physical Education Talent Introduction Research Start-up Fund Project (RC20-201906)Mi Zheng Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(Project No. LH2021C054)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Exercise as a non-pharmacological measure is important to increase the brain plasticity hence improving cognitive performance as well as mental health. This narrative review describes in depth the hierarchical multiscale processes of neuroplasticity to exercise, including the presence of neurotrophic factor regulation, cellular metabolic adaptations and neurotransmitter remodeling, up to the structure and functional reorganization of brain networks as seen through neuroimaging, and concluding with adaptive cognitive and behavioral outcomes. We further investigate the role of personal variations in genetic time and social environments in moderating the neuroplasticity of exercise. Furthermore, the review identifies the importance of combining multimodal visualization methods with computational models in generating accurate workout prescriptions and their potential of translation into clinical and educational practice. Lastly, the research problems and "grand challenges" are addressed, with a focus on the importance of exercise as a pleiotropic behavior-intervention and its general implications to the area of promoting brain health.

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BDNFbehavioral adaptationbrain networkscognitive functiondose–responseexerciseindividual differencesneuroplasticitytranslational neuroscience

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PMID41892637
PMCPMC13025403

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