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<p>What does it mean to be in a coma? How can we tell if someone on life support is actually conscious? And how can scientists use synchronised heart rhythms to predict which comatose patients are likely to wake up?</p> <p>In this focus episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she explores the neuroscience of coma – from the challenges in knowing for certain that someone <em>isn't</em> conscious, to novel techniques that might help families choose when to cease life support.</p> <p>With special thanks to Marzia De Lucia.</p> <p>How We’re Wired is a Fresh Air Production for The Bertarelli Foundation. Follow now so you never miss an episode.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>