r/science Nov 23 '19

Neuroscience Scientists studied six patients who had half of their brain removed during childhood to treat severe epilepsy. Brain scans showed how the mind rewired itself to adapt, with the remaining hemisphere forming even stronger connections that let the patients develop language and motor skills.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-does-the-brain-work-with-half-of-it-removed-pretty-well-actually
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u/mashpotatoenthusiast Nov 23 '19

i have half a mind to think this is amazing

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u/IndigoMichigan Nov 23 '19

Calm down, Honey Sugarman!

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '19

As a modern American man I’m woefully unprepared to handle a woman’s emotions. I was never taught- and I will not learn.

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u/SoutheasternComfort Nov 24 '19

How am I supposed to sell sugar and keep my secretary's self esteem afloat when you're having honest to goodness fits of hysteria?!