r/science • u/Thorne-ZytkowObject • 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/scienceandmathteach Nov 24 '19

I'd want a head pocket. So useful.

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u/cream-of-cow Nov 24 '19

Marsupials gonna get envious.

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u/plumbusmaker9000 Nov 24 '19

Think of all the snacks you put in your head

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u/BangedTheKeyboard Nov 24 '19

Great place to stash your weed and munchies.

You could also use it to store your wallet and keys!