Table 1: Factors positively affecting the synaptic organization and enhanced behavioural performance in otherwise normal animals.

Factor

Example references
  1. Postnatal complex housing

[58]
  1. Preconceptual or prenatal complex housing

[35]
  1. Tactile stimulation (postnatal)

[60]
  1. Tactile stimulation (prenatal)

[40]
  1. Play (juvenile)

[61]
  1. Task learning

[62]
  1. Exercise

[63]
  1. Prenatal experiences

[64]
  1. Psychoactive drugs (e.g., stimulants)

[65]
  1. Neurotrophic factors (e.g., BDNF, FGF-2)

[66]
  1. Diet (e.g., choline)

[67]
  1. Anti-inflammatories (e.g., Cox-2 inhibitors)

[68]