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Learning to live without the cerebellum.

Filippo Arrigoni1, Romina Romaniello, Andrea Nordio

  • 1aNeuroimaging Unit bNeuropsychiatry and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute, Lecco cDepartment of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Padova dMandel Laboratory, Scientific Institute, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.

Neuroreport
|August 25, 2015
PubMed
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This study examines a man born without a cerebellum, revealing significant early developmental delays that improved over time. Brain imaging shows altered executive control networks, suggesting the brain can adapt to cerebellar absence.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cerebellar agenesis is a rare congenital condition with diverse functional outcomes.
  • Understanding brain plasticity in individuals without a cerebellum is crucial for comprehending neural reorganization.