Asymmetries of Heart and Brain: Are They Linked?
Briefly

A recent neuroimaging study examined brain asymmetries in individuals with reversed organ placements. Despite expectations that organ asymmetries might correlate with brain asymmetries, the study reported no differences when compared to individuals with typical organ placements. This finding raises questions about the developmental factors influencing these asymmetries and suggests that they may not share a direct relationship with body asymmetries, particularly with regard to organ location. Overall, the study contributes to the ongoing discourse regarding the complexities and origins of brain function and specialization.
The study found no differences in brain asymmetry between individuals with switched organ placements and those with typical placements, challenging existing assumptions about brain-body connection.
A prominent question in psychology is how brain asymmetries developed; this research suggests they might not be directly linked to organ asymmetries.
Read at Psychology Today
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