An increasing amount of recent research has focused on the multisensory and neural bases
of the bodily self. This pre‐reflective form of self is considered as multifaceted, incorporating …

Breathing is peculiar among autonomic functions through several characteristics. It
generates a very rich afferent traffic from an array of structures belonging to the respiratory …

Personality changes following neurosurgical procedures remain poorly understood and
pose a major concern for patients, rendering a strong need for predictive biomarkers. Here …

The last two decades have seen a surge of interest in the mechanisms underpinning bodily
self-consciousness (BSC). Studies showed that BSC relies on several bodily experiences …

Visualizing major periventricular anatomical landmarks intraoperatively during brain tumor
removal is a decisive measure toward preserving such structures and thus the patient's …

The insula is a lobe located deep in each hemisphere of the brain and is surrounded by
eloquent cortical, white matter, and basal ganglia structures. The aim of this study was to …

Introduction Despite centuries of joint investigation of philosophy and neurological
interventions, a founding account for the philosophy of neurosurgery has yet to be rigorously …

For neurosurgeons it may be difficult to assess which anatomical structures are in close
relationship once the cortex is transgressed. Thanks to augmented and mixed reality it is …

This review article is about the spontaneous dawn of the transparent mind and the peaceful
self. The article starts with my direct observations as documented in my recent journal …

Abstract Background and Objectives The identification of cognitive biomarkers in
preoperative counselling and their monitoring during brain surgery is of growing interest for …