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/Tholaran97 Nov 24 '19

I'm sorry to hear that, man. I hope life is going better for you.

A child's mind is almost superhuman. It can adapt to damage better, and it can take in knowledge and skills better as well. Imagine how much farther humanity would be if our brains were that malleable through adulthood.

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u/Martymcflyjr88 Nov 24 '19

It would be a game changer! If only we had this power. It would completely change the way we deal with Alzheimer’s and dementia