Our understanding of the functions of motor system evolved remarkably in the last 20 years.
This is the consequence not only of an increase in the amount of data on this system but …

Our ability to explain and predict other people's behaviour by attributing to them
independent mental states, such as beliefs and desires, is known as having a 'theory of …

Over the last decade, many neuroimaging studies have assessed the human brain networks
underlying action observation and imitation using a variety of tasks and paradigms …

Social perception refers to initial stages in the processing of information that culminates in
the accurate analysis of the dispositions and intentions of other individuals. Single-cell …

Non-invasive mapping of brain structure and function with magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) has opened up unprecedented opportunities for studying the neural substrates …

The human brain contains specialized circuits for observing and understanding actions [1–
3]. Previous studies have not distinguished whether this" mirror system" uses specialized …

Both developmental and neurophysiological research suggest a common coding between
perceived and generated actions. This shared representational network is innately wired in …

Recent imaging studies of motor function provide new insights into the organization of the
premotor areas of the frontal lobe. The pre-supplementary motor area and the rostral portion …

Experimental evidence shows that the inability to attribute mental states, such as desires
and beliefs, to self and others (mentalizing) explains the social and communication …

Basic emotional states (such as anger, fear, and joy) can be similarly conveyed by the face,
the body, and the voice. Are there human brain regions that represent these emotional …