Scientists Launch $14.2M Project to Map Human 'Sixth Sense'
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Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute and the Allen Institute, backed by the NIH, are mapping the brain's internal communication network called interoception, which monitors vital bodily functions. This project aims to create the first neural atlas of this 'sixth sense,' potentially transforming our understanding of health and disease by revealing how the brain and internal organs stay in sync, and offering new avenues for treatment of various conditions.
Topics:healthscience#brain-body-communication#health#internal-signals#interoception#neural-atlas#science
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