Brain remains active and conscious even under general anesthesia

A study conducted on anesthetized patients reveals that the brain continues to process auditory information despite induced unconsciousness.

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Participants, medically deep asleep, responded to sound stimuli measurable by brain imaging.

This finding challenges classical understanding of anesthesia and opens perspectives on consciousness under sedation.

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