Imaging the hypnotized brain: Neural mechanisms of suggested paralysis
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 11:56
in Biology & Nature
Although there is no doubt that hypnosis can impact the mind and behavior, the underlying brain mechanisms are not well understood. Now, new research provides fascinating insight into the specific neural effect of the power of suggestion. The study, published by Cell Press in the June 25 issue of the journal Neuron, uncovers the influence of hypnotic paralysis on brain networks involved in internal representations and self imagery.