Over the last decades, scientists have questioned the origin of the exquisite human mastery
of tools. Seminal studies in monkeys, healthy participants and brain-damaged patients have …

The somatosensory system is important for many functions, such as tactile recognition, the
perception of our body, and motor actions. We present a comprehensive review of the …

Out of all the human senses, touch is the one that is most often unappreciated, and
undervalued. Yet, the surface of the human body, the skin, is actually one huge sheet of …

The mental representation of one's body typically implies the continuity of its parts. Here, we
used immersive virtual reality to explore whether mere observation of visual discontinuity …

Self-consciousness consists of several dissociable experiences, including the sense of
ownership of one's body and the sense of agency over one's action consequences. The …

Exteroceptive and interoceptive signals shape and sustain the bodily self‐awareness. The
existence of a set of brain areas, supporting the integration of information coming from the …

Anosognosia for hemiplegia (AHP) is informative about the neurocognitive basis of motor
awareness. However, it is frequently associated with concomitant symptoms, such as …

The bodily self and its disorders: neurological, psychologic... : Current Opinion in Neurology The
bodily self and its disorders: neurological, psychological and social aspects : Current Opinion …

A complex brain representation of our body allows us to monitor incoming sensory stimuli
and plan actions towards the external world. A critical element of such a complex …

Awareness of the body is essential for accurate motor control. However, how this awareness
influences motor control is poorly understood. The awareness of the body includes …