Scientists have identified a mind-body nexus in the human brain, where mental states can influence physical health. The nexus is located in the insular cortex, a region that integrates sensory, emotional, and cognitive information. The discovery could have implications for treating chronic pain, stress, and mood disorders. #mindbody #insularcortex #health https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/scientists-identify-mind-body-nexus-human-brain-2023-04-19/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FMind+and+Matter

Scientists have found a new way to map the insular cortex, a part of the human brain that is involved in mind-body interactions. They used a technique called diffusion MRI to trace the connections between different regions of the insular cortex and other brain areas. This could help us understand how the brain integrates sensory, emotional, and cognitive information.

#insularcortex #diffusionMRI #mindbody

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/scientists-identify-mind-body-nexus-human-brain-2023-04-19/

I've seen people allude to the reduced feline avoidance behaviour in rodents with #toxoplasmosis

And also to a possible link between the #olfactoryNerve and a lack of input to the #insularCortex possibly affecting #behaviour

Anyone aware of any studies looking in to this at all? I'd love to read more. #covid