What was the notable field of neuroscience that Sperry dedicated his work to?
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Roger Sperry was a pioneer in the field of cognitive neurosciences, which seeks to understand the neural basis of human cognition. Sperry's work on split-brain patients helped to establish that the brain is divided into two hemispheres, each with its own unique functions. His research also showed that the brain is plastic, and that it can reorganize itself after damage.
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