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Inside a neuroscientist’s quest to cure coma

By Big Think  
   April 23, 2025

Neuroscientist Daniel Toker is investigating how to bring patients back from disorders of consciousness, such as coma and the vegetative state. By studying brain organoids and mapping the breakdown of electrical complexity in the brain, he hopes to uncover new ways — like targeted stimulation or drug therapies — to restore consciousness. While consciousness remains an ill-defined concept, Toker notes that unconsciousness is easier to measure and study.

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