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The brain has a backup system: if one hemisphere is damaged early, the other can compensate. Redundancy: nature’s ultimate fail-safe.

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In early childhood, the brain shows strong plasticity—functions like language can sometimes shift to the opposite hemisphere after early injury. This is more limited in adults, but children can reorganize remarkably well. “Backup” isn’t perfect, but compensation can be significant.

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The brain has a backup system: if one hemisphere is damaged early, the other can compensate. Redundancy: nature’s ultimate fail-safe. | SmartAss Facts