Imaging the hypnotised brain: Neural mechanisms of suggested paralysis
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 07:35
in Biology & Nature
Although there is no doubt that hypnosis can impact the mind and behaviour, 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 25 June issue of the journal Neuron, uncovers the influence of hypnotic paralysis on brain networks involved in internal representations and self imagery...