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What happens if the human brain were split down the middle into two discreet hemispheres, would each be capable of independent thought?

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Dr. Enrique Wulff answered

Yes: The left side will not know what happens in the right side and viceversa. There are people born with partial split cerebral hemispheres. Thanks

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 9/21/2014

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A member asked:

What happens if the human brain were split down the middle into two discreet hemispheres, would each be capable of independent thought?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Enrique Wulff answered

Dr Grindstaff agreed

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