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Resynapsing …A paradigm shift in neural reorganisation and synaptic plasticity
Abstract:
Resynapsing, a novel concept in neuroscience, refers to the dynamic reorganisation of neural connections and synaptic strength in response to experience, learning, and environmental factors.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical frameworks, neurobiological mechanisms, and technical approaches underlying resynapsing, with a focus on the innovative techniques developed by Robert Grimmond-Thompson, pioneer of Emotional Surgery and Emotional Elysium.
We also explore the intersection of resynapsing and Neurokinetics aesthetics engineering.
Introduction:
The human brain is a complex, dynamic system characterised by intricate neural networks and synaptic connections.
The process of resynapsing, which involves the reorganisation and strengthening of these connections, plays a crucial role in learning, memory, and adaptation. Recent advances in neuroscience, particularly in the fields of Emotional Surgery and Emotional Elysium, have shed light on the molecular, cellular, and systems-level mechanisms underlying resynapsing.
Theoretical Frameworks:
Resynapsing can be understood within the context of several theoretical frameworks, including:
1. Hebbian Theory: “Neurons that fire together, wire together” (Hebb, 1949).
2. Synaptic Plasticity Theory: Synaptic strength is modified based on experience and activity (Bliss & Lømo, 1973).
3. Neural Darwinism: Neural connections are selectively strengthened or weakened based on their utility (Edelman, 1987).
Neurobiological Mechanisms:
Resynapsing involves a complex interplay between multiple neurobiological mechanisms, including:
1. Synaptic potentiation: Long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) of synaptic strength.
2. Neural oscillations: Synchronised neural activity in different frequency bands (e.g., alpha, beta, gamma).
3. _Neurotransmitter modulation: Regulation of synaptic plasticity by neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine.
Emotional Surgery and Emotional Elysium:
Robert Grimmond-Thompson’s pioneering work in Emotional Surgery and Emotional Elysium has revolutionised our understanding of resynapsing.
By developing innovative techniques that integrate cognitive, emotional, and sensory processes, Grimmond-Thompson has demonstrated the potential for resynapsing to transform human cognition and behavior.
Neurokinetics Aesthetics Engineering:
The intersection of resynapsing and Neurokinetics aesthetics engineering offers exciting possibilities for the development of novel therapeutic approaches. By integrating principles from neuroscience, engineering, and aesthetics, Neurokinetics aesthetics engineering can provide new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying resynapsing.
Implications and Future Directions:
Resynapsing has significant implications for our understanding of brain function, behavior, and neurological disorders. Future research directions include:
1. Investigating the role of resynapsing in learning and memory.
2. Developing novel therapeutic approaches for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
3. Exploring the relationship between resynapsing and neural oscillations.
Conclusion:
Resynapsing represents a paradigm shift in our understanding of neural reorganisation and synaptic plasticity. By elucidating the mechanisms and technical approaches underlying resynapsing, we can unlock new avenues for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
The innovative work of Robert Grimmond-Thompson and the integration of Neurokinetics aesthetics engineering offer exciting possibilities for the future of resynapsing research and its applications.
References:
Bliss, T. V., & Lømo, T. (1973). Long-lasting potentiation of synaptic transmission in the dentate area of the anaesthetized rabbit following stimulation of the perforant path. Journal of Physiology, 232(2), 331-356.
Edelman, G. M. (1987). Neural Darwinism: The theory of neuronal group selection. Basic Books.
Hebb, D. O. (1949). The organization of behavior: A neuropsychological theory. Wiley.
Grimmond-Thompson, R. (2020). Emotional Surgery and Emotional Elysium: A new paradigm for neural reorganization and synaptic plasticity.
Never become God’s enemy
SINCE we are in a Christmas season, l am motivated to put on my preaching cap. In the natural world, people normally avoid becoming enemies of powerful people because of the consequences.
If people fear to deliberately incur the wrath of influential personalities, it beats my imagination why people would deliberately choose to antagonise almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth and all the natural things we all see.
In our traditional settings, there is a belief that in the night, female river spirits cross bridges with their children. Why the fathers do not get involved in this task but leave it to only the mothers, baffles me.
Anyway as a result of this belief, when some drivers are crossing bridges in the night, they honk to warn the river spirits so their children do not get harmed.
Ridiculous as it sounds, that is what some people believe and you cannot begrudge them after all some people believe that when you die in the performance of certain religious acts, you will go to Heaven and you shall be met on your arrival by beautiful virgins.
Ridiculous, if you ask me and why men are so obsessed with marrying virgins when at the same time their actions prevent virgins from thriving, is a topic for discussion for another day.
The Bible says in Deuteronomy Chapter 4 the verse 24 that “For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God” KJV. The book of Hebrews Chapter 12 verse 29 re-emphasises this by declaring “For our God is a consuming fire” KJV. This clearly shows us the other side of God’s nature.
We all have been made to believe that God is merciful and that when we confess our sins he will readily forgive us and all that. What we have not been made to understand is his wrath against his enemies.
Just take a look at the punishment he has reserved for the leading Angel Lucifer, now Satan or the Devil, who rebelled against him and it will give an idea of what he does against those who choose to become his enemies.
There is an historical account of what he did to some Israelites, his own chosen people who rebelled against his chosen servant Moses and therefore God, in Numbers Chapter 11:1 – 3. He burnt them alive when they incurred his wrath by their rebellious behaviour.
The question then is who is an enemy of God or how does one become an enemy of God? Proverbs give us an indication of how one can become the enemy of God. Proverbs 6:16 -19 enumerates actions which transform a person into an enemy of God because God hates them.
These include lying, display of pride, character assassination etc. which are rife in our society. What is even shocking is the extent that some pastors go to engage in character assassination of other pastors they see as rivals because they wrongly see the pastoral duty and therefore Christianity as a competition.
Instead of focusing on winning souls into the kingdom of God, these pastors rather focus on who is able to prophesy more than the other, who has more congregants than the other, whose wife has the biggest behind than the other and other ridiculous issues. Once pride sets into a person’s life, he or she becomes an enemy of God.
As we begin this New Year, may we cherish and seek after those things that will please God so that his blessings shall rest upon us. Anything that seeks to project ourselves instead of glorifying the Lord must be shunned so as to prevent ourselves from becoming the enemies of God, because his glory, he shares with no man or woman.
Let us therefore determine to display the character of Christ Jesus in every area of our lives and it shall be well with us this year, no matter the challenges. God bless.
By Laud Kissi-Mensah
When Abigail Fremah steps up to the Armwrestling table, the noise fades, the tension settles, and order takes over.
Despite a calm, but firm and meticulous disposition, she has become one of the quiet forces shaping Ghana’s growing reputation in the sport, not as an athlete, but a referee trusted on the continental stage.
Abigail’s journey into Armwrestling did not begin at the table. Like many Ghanaian sports enthusiasts, she grew up playing several disciplines. Football was her first love, but she also featured in volleyball and basketball during her school years. Sports, she says, was simply a way of life not just for her.
“It runs through the family. All my siblings are into sports,” she stated.
“I was involved in almost every sport in school, football, volleyball, netball, hockey; I did everything,” she recalls.
Her academic background in Health, Physical Education and Recreation laid a solid foundation for her sporting career. While on scholarship at the university (University of Cape Coast), she often used her modest budget to support young athletes, sometimes sharing skills and even T-shirts at programmes she attended. Giving back, she explains, has always been part of her motivation.
However, as she matured as an athlete, Abigail made a critical self-assessment.
“Armwrestling involves a lot of strength,” she admits. “Looking at my body type, I realised I couldn’t fit properly as a competitive athlete.”
That moment of honesty pushed her to a different trajectory but equally important path in sports; which is officiating.
During her National Service, she was encouraged by Mr Charles Osei Asibey, the President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), to consider officiating. He introduced her to a technical official, Mr Hussein Akuerteh Addy, who formally took her through the basics of Armwrestling officiating in 2021.
“I started as a case official,” she says. “We moved from region to region every week, officiating competitions. That’s where it all began.”
By 2022, Abigail was actively involved in national assignments, though she missed the African Championship that year. Her breakthrough came in 2023, when Ghana hosted the African Armwrestling Championship.
It was her first experience officiating at a major international competition and it changed everything.
“That was my first national and international exposure at the same time,” she says. “It really opened my eyes.”
Today, Abigail is a World Junior Armwrestling Referee, a status earned through performance, consistency and discipline. She explains that progression in officiating was not automatic.
“It’s all about performance, your appearance at African Championships, your conduct, how you handle pressure; that’s what takes you to the world level,” she stressed.
As a referee, Abigail’s priority is safety and fairness. Armwrestling, she notes, comes with risks, particularly injuries to the wrists, elbows, shoulders and arms.
“If athletes don’t follow the rules or refuse to listen to officials, injuries can happen,” she explains, adding that focus was everything.
Before every match, she ensures that all equipment which includes elbow pads, hand pegs and table alignment were properly set. Athletes are not allowed to cover their elbows, must grip correctly, and must follow the referee’s commands precisely.
“We make sure everything is fixed before the grip,” she says. “Once we say ‘Ready… Go’, there should be no confusion.”
She is also firm on discipline. Warnings are issued for infractions, and repeated misconduct attracts penalties.
“The referee must be respected, if you don’t listen, the rules will deal with you,” she says.
Abigail credits her confidence partly to her sporting family background. Her mother was a volleyball player, while other family members also participated in sports. Though they were initially concerned about her safety, her rise to the top reassured them.
“They were afraid at first,” she admits. “But they were also very proud, especially because some of them never got the opportunity to reach this level.”
Looking ahead, Abigail is optimistic about the future of Armwrestling in Ghana. In less than a decade, the country has produced African and world-level medalists, a sign, she believes, of great things to come for Ghana.
“Whenever we go out, we come back with medals such as gold and silver,” she says, and to her that was a sign of growth.
In the next five to ten years, Abigail sees herself rising to become a World Master Referee, the highest officiating level in the sport. Until then, her routine remains intense, training four times a week, working closely with athletes, standing on her feet for hours, and constantly refining her understanding of the rules.
“I love this sport,” she says simply. “That love is what keeps me going.”
Abigail encouraged women to be bold and intentional about their place in sports saying “don’t limit yourself because of fear or stereotypes.”
She also urged women to invest in learning, discipline and consistency, stressing that respect was earned through performance.
For Abigail, as Ghana’s armwrestlers continue to make their mark, she will remain where she is most effective at the table, ensuring the game is played right.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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As he had promised Aperkeh, the elderly man and his wife and three daughters stopped by Aperkeh’s parents’ house. Mr Amando and his family were preparing to settle in for the night.
“Brother Ben and family”, Mr Joshua Amando said warmly, “although I know you are here on a matter that can hardly be described as joyous, it is still good to see you. You are welcome. Please sit down while I bring you water”.
“Yes, we will take water, even though we are hardly thirsty, because this is our home”.
“Okay, Ben”, he started after they had drank, “Let me go straight to the point. My daughter Priscilla has told me about the goings on between her brother Aperkeh and our daughter Stella.
Before informing me, Priscilla had expressed concern to Aperkeh about some habits he is adopting, especially the late nights and the drinking. She tells me that one Saturday morning, she was there when Stella complained about his drinking and some girls who had come to the house to look for him, and he assaulted her.
I called him and complained, but all he could say was that I don’t know what caused him to react that way, so I could not judge him. Now he does not answer my calls.
I have sent Priscilla to his house to call him, but he has refused to come. Unfortunately, Ben, my son is a much different person than the young boy who completed university and started work at the bank. I am really embarrassed about his treatment of Stella”.
“Joshua, let me assure you that even though what is happening is very unfortunate, it will not affect our relationship.
We have been friends since childhood, and I thought that with their parents’ blessing, the relationship between Aperkeh and Stella would grow to become a blessing to all of us. But there appears to be a real challenge now.
Stella thinks that Aperkeh wants her out of his house, and indeed Aperkeh himself told me that, about an hour ago.
So I’m taking my daughter home. I suggest that you do what you can to straighten him out, but if it does not work out, let’s accept the situation and continue to be one family.
I am sure that being the well behaved girl that she is, Stella will meet a young man who will cherish her. Fortunately, this problem is happening early in the day, so they can sort things out if possible, or move on with their lives if they are unable to stay together”.
“I’m really grateful for that, Ben. I will do my best in the next few days to reason with him, because apart from the relationship with Stella, Aperkeh is risking his job and career with this lifestyle.
A good job and salary offers an opportunity to gather momentum in life, not to destroy yourself”.
“Okay Brother Joshua. We will say goodnight. I hope to hear positive news from you”.
As he descended in the lift from the fourth to the ground floor, Aperkeh wondered who would be waiting at the reception to see him at nine on Monday morning. He had spent good time with both of his new girls during the weekend, so it had to be someone else. He got out of the lift and pulled a face when he saw Priscilla.
“Priscilla”, he said as he sat down by her, “what do you want here? You know Monday morning is a busy time at the bank. I am a very busy person, so say what you want, I have work to do”.
“You are very funny, Aperkeh. You are telling me, your sister, that you have work to do, so I should hurry up? Okay, Dad says I should advise you to come home tonight, because he wants to discuss the issue of Stella with you. He sent me to you twice, and you did not come.
He has tried to call you quite a number of times, but you have refused to answer his calls. He says that if you do not come tonight, you will be very surprised at what he will do. He says you will not like it at all, so better come.
“What is all this? Why won’t you people leave me alone? Stella is very disrespectful. I told her that if she wanted to continue to live in my house, she must obey me. It is that simple.
She chose to continue ordering me about, controlling me in my own house, so I told her that if she could not live under my conditions she should leave. And she left. In fact, her own father came and took her away. So what again?’’
“How did she disobey or control you? Was she complaining about your continuous drinking and late nights? And did you slap her on several occasions because of that? Did you tell her that if she could not live under your conditions she should leave? You actually said that to her father? You have forgotten that before she came to live with you, our two parents met and agreed, and gave it their blessing?’
“Why don’t you leave, Priscilla? I don’t have to listen to all that”. “Okay, I will go. Your father who gave birth to you and educated you to university level sends me to you, and you ask me to leave? I wish you would defy him, and refuse to come home as he’s telling you, because he is planning to give you the discipline you badly need. Let me tell you. Stella is such a beautiful and decent girl, and I assure you that someone will grab her before you say Jack. You are only 30 years old, and you have already become a drunkard”.
As he walked towards the lift, Aperkeh decided on what to do. He would go home, and calmly listen to what his father had to say. The old man was very unpredictable, and he wouldn’t dare ignore him. So he would take all the insults and threats, but as for Stella she was history. According to Priscilla, Stella was beautiful and all that, but she had not seen the two curvaceous princesses who were all over him, ready to do anything he asked. And these were not barely literate waakye girls, but university graduates from wealthy homes, really classy girls. With stuff like that, who needs a waakye girl? He smiled as he took his seat.
A few minutes to five, Aperkeh was packing up to leave for home to meet his dad when his phone rang. It was Priscilla.
“Aperkeh, Dad says you don’t need to bother to come. Stella’s dad says she came to him early this morning to plead that she would rather stay at home than return to your house. She thinks you are already decided to be rid of her, and she does not want to risk being assaulted again. So it’s done. You can go ahead and enjoy the nice life you have started”.
Before he could tell her to go to hell, Priscilla hanged up the line. He was partially stung that his dad had virtually cut him off. The last thing anyone would want was to fall out of relationship with his own family, which had always supported him.
But the truth was he was no longer interested in Stella. What was wrong with going by one’s feelings? He could only hope that one day, his parents and sister would try to reason with him.
By Ekow de Heer
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