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  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) involve a sensation of detached consciousness.
  • Understanding the neural basis of OBEs is crucial for cognitive neuroscience.

Observation:

  • Repeated induction of OBEs was achieved through focal electrical stimulation of the right angular gyrus.
  • The stimulation also triggered complex somatosensory and vestibular responses.

Findings:

  • OBEs may result from the brain's inability to integrate multisensory information.
  • Specific brain stimulation can elicit subjective experiences of dissociation.

Implications:

  • This research provides insights into the neural mechanisms underlying altered self-perception.
  • Findings could inform the study of neurological and psychiatric conditions involving body schema disturbances.