The Brain Processes Language Even Under Anesthesia, a New Study Finds The human brain remains a mysterious entity, and recent research only adds to its enigmatic nature.
A study published in Nature has revealed that even under anesthesia, the hippocampus – a crucial part of the brain responsible for memory and learning – continues to process language in complex ways.
Researchers analyzed data from seven individuals who underwent surgery to remove portions of their brains as a treatment for epilepsy.