New research suggests that the brains of patients in a vegetative state - meaning patients are awake with no signs of awareness - may be able to recognize photographs of friends and family, and make emotional connections. This is according to a study published in the journal PLOS One.Traditional belief is that when a person is in a vegetative state, they are completely unaware of what is around them. They are no longer able to think, relate to their surrounding environment, recognize the presence of loved ones, or experience emotion or discomfort.
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