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1 Gretchen G.Tiger  Fri, Oct 21, 2011 9:29:16am

So very cool!

2 calochortus  Fri, Oct 21, 2011 9:34:00am

Amazing.

3 John Vreeland  Fri, Oct 21, 2011 4:02:44pm

"No problem" my ass. From wikipedia:

Initial symptoms of ACC usually include seizures, which may be followed by feeding problems and delays in holding the head erect, sitting, standing, and walking. Other possible symptoms may include impairments in mental and physical development, hand-eye coordination, and visual and auditory memory. Hydrocephaly may also occur. In mild cases, symptoms such as seizures, repetitive speech, or headaches may not appear for years.

But despite what the article states there are other known avenues of communication, as used by birds (and other reptiles) and marsupials. The anterior and hippocampal commisures appear to work just fine at doing whatever it is that they do. In some people with ACC they may be taking up some of the dropped load, but that is uncertain.

4 Bob Dillon  Sat, Oct 22, 2011 6:49:06am

re: #3 Vreejack

You are, of course, correct. The point - somewhat tongue in cheek - is that even with parts damaged or missing, our brains do amazing things to compensate ... the mechanisms or ultimate reasons why, we are still struggling to comprehend. The title was more advertising hype than scientific fact to capture ones interest.


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