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Alien hand syndrome: When a hand has a mind of its own
March 19, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:

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Alien hand syndrome: When a hand has a mind of its own

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Alien Hand Syndrome causes a person's hand to move without intention or control. In rare cases, a person's hand can move on its own, sometimes even fighting the other hand. This is known as alien hand syndrome -a brain disorder wherein a limb acts with a will of its own.

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