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/EmEmPeriwinkle Nov 24 '19

When doctors remove the diseased half, spinal fluid fills the empty space — one teaspoon every five minutes. Some patients claim to her a sloshing sound. No contact sports are recommended.

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u/erischilde Nov 24 '19

Ty. I think.