Evidence is provided for a new conceptualization of the connectivity and functions of the
cingulate cortex in emotion, action, and memory. The anterior cingulate cortex receives …

Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) describes the experience of tingling
sensations in the crown of the head, in response to a range of audio-visual triggers such as …

The published literature has produced several definitions for the sense of presence in a
simulated environment, as well as various methods for measuring it. The variety of …

Mental processes and their neural substrates are intimately linked to the homeostatic control
of internal bodily state. There are a set of distinct interoceptive pathways that directly and …

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is of paramount importance for daily life. Its regulatory
action on respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, and many other systems is …

Successful goal-directed behavior requires not only correct action selection, planning, and
execution but also the ability to flexibly adapt behavior when performance problems occur or …

Insula function is considered critical for many motivated behaviors, with proposed functions
ranging from attention, behavioral control, emotional regulation, goal-directed and aversion …

We describe a theoretical model of the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying conscious
presence and its disturbances. The model is based on interoceptive prediction error and is …

The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) comprises a set of interconnected regions that
integrate information from affective sensory and social cues, long-term memory, and …