Wednesday, April 14, 2010

The Science of Empathy...

"First direct recording made of mirror neurons in the brain"

Really interesting study, gives a neurological basis for understanding each other, and in a way, being human.
At one point it suggests that autism may be caused by a non-firing of these mirror neurons; I wonder if it could help explain the apathy and void of sympathy from which some humans suffer...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100412162112.htm

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