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Swedish Researchers Uncover the Secrets of Bodily Identity Formation

A study from the Karolinska Institute shows how the brain combines sensory data to create a stable sense of self. Scientists discovered the key role of alpha waves in differentiating the body from the external world.


Swedish Researchers Uncover the Secrets of Bodily Identity Formation

A recent study conducted by Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute has revealed how the brain integrates information from different senses to form a stable sense of bodily identity. The study involved 106 participants, in which researchers combined behavioral experiments, brain recordings, electrical stimulation, and computer models. As 'Sai Tek Daily' reports, rhythmic brain activity known as alpha brainwaves helps the brain distinguish the body from the external world. At first glance, recognizing one of the body's parts seems simple, but the brain constantly and diligently works to solve this complex puzzle. The researchers also found that...