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Anesthesia reveals the brain’s hidden abilities

So, even under general anesthesia, the brain may be doing much more than we once thought. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine recorded activity from hippocampal neurons and found responses to unexpected sounds that grew more distinct with experience. When patients listened to stories, their brain activity reflected word categories and even hinted at which words might come next. These findings challenge assumptions about consciousness and could help deepen our understanding of memory, language, and future communication technologies.
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