What particular field of research was Sperry noted for?
Genetics
Split-brain research
Space exploration
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Answer
Split-brain research is a type of neuroscience research that studies the effects of severing the corpus callosum, the large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Sperry was noted for his work in this field, which helped to establish the idea that the two hemispheres of the brain have different functions.
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