Understanding neural circuits that support mood is a central goal of affective neuroscience,
and improved understanding of the anatomy could inform more targeted interventions in …

We review and synthesize recent religion and brain studies and find that at a broad network
neuroscience level, religious/spiritual experiences (RSEs) appear to depend crucially upon …

The insular cortex, a critical hub in the brain's sensory, cognitive, and emotional networks,
remains an intriguing subject of study. In this article, we discuss its intricate functional …

Neural activity within the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and anterior insula (aIns) is
often associated with economic choices and confidence. However, it remains unclear …

Ecstatic epilepsy is a rare form of focal epilepsy, so named because the seizures' first
symptoms consist of an ecstatic/mystical experience, including feelings of increased self …

Research into the neuroanatomical basis of emotions has resulted in a plethora of studies
over the last twenty years. However, studies about positive emotions and pleasant …

Ecstatic epilepsy is a rare form of focal epilepsy linked to the anterior insula in which patients
experience a blissful state with a unique set of symptoms, including a feeling of physical well …

Three major neural networks exist in the human central nervous system—the executive
function network, the default mode network and the salience network. A key component of …

While most research projects are under strict time constraints, the acquisition of intracranial
EEG data is often a long process, with few patients recorded every year with variable …

Currently, more than one-third of adults worldwide experience anxiety daily. Active touch,
such as petting animals or self-touching, is one way to cope. These touches are believed to …