Interoception refers to the representation of the internal states of an organism, and includes
the processes by which it senses, interprets, integrates, and regulates signals from within …

The present paper considers recent progress in our understanding of the afferent/ascending
neural pathways and neural circuits of interoception. Of particular note is the extensive role …

Breathing is a vital rhythmic motor behavior with a surprisingly broad influence on the brain
and body. The apparent simplicity of breathing belies a complex neural control system, the …

The inadequacy of a categorial approach to mental health diagnosis is now well-recognised,
with many authors, diagnostic manuals and funding bodies advocating a dimensional, trans …

To survive, organisms must effectively respond to the challenge of maintaining their
physiological integrity in the face of an ever-changing environment. Preserving this …

Interoception is a collection of different representations of signals originating within the body.
The way of perceiving these signals seems to be related to both emotion regulation and …

Respiration and heartbeat continuously interact within the living organism at many different
levels, representing two of the main oscillatory rhythms of the body and providing major …

Background Contemplative trainings have been found to effectively improve social skills
such as empathy and compassion. However, there is a lack of research on the efficacy of …

Understanding the neural processes governing the human gut-brain connection has been
challenging due to the inaccessibility of the body's interior. Here, we investigated neural …

Body image disturbance (BID) is a core feature of eating disorders and body dysmorphic
disorder, with embodiment illusions offering the potential for understanding and treating BID …