I Feel, Therefore, I am: The Insula and Its Role in Human Emotion, Cognition and the Sensory-Motor System

Background: The insula is instrumental in integrating the emotional, cognitive, and sensory-motor systems. This manuscript lays a foundational framework for understanding the insula’s mechanistic role in moderating brain networks in illness and wellness. Methods: Reviewed here is the select literatu...

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Main Authors: Mani Pavuluri, Amber May
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2015-02-01
Series:AIMS Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://www.aimspress.com/neuroscience/article/127/fulltext.html