Gone but not forgotten: New research shows the brain's map of the body remains unchanged after amputation

Published Date: 22 Aug 2025

The brain holds a "map" of the body that remains unchanged even after a limb has been amputated, contrary to the prevailing view that it rearranges itself to compensate for the loss, according to new research from scientists ...

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