Brain activity and language processing continue during general anesthesia

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The brain processes language and anticipates words even under general anesthesia, a new study found. Researchers recorded hippocampal neuronal activity in epilepsy surgery patients, observing the brain distinguishing auditory changes and grammatical categories. This suggests cognitive functions can operate without consciousness, raising questions about awareness and artificial intelligence.


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