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Boy’s brain works just fine after a large piece was removed

Boy’s brain works just fine after a large piece was removed

31 July 2018

A boy had a third of his right brain hemisphere removed to treat his epilepsy. His brain has now rearranged itself, preventing any cognitive impairment
Brain zap can make people re-experience old dreams while awake

Brain zap can make people re-experience old dreams while awake

9 March 2018

While déjà-vu is a false feeling of familiarity, déjà-rêvé is a rare experience of suddenly recalling a dream – and it can be sparked by zapping the brain
A scan of a brain during an epileptic fit

Some people with epilepsy can learn to stop their own seizures

5 February 2018

Alertness training seems to help some people with epilepsy to stop themselves from having seizures, and has been linked to changes in their brain structure

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