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doi: 10.1152/physiol.00004.2008.
Mirror neurons and mirror systems in monkeys and humans
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Mirror neurons and mirror systems in monkeys and humans
Physiology (Bethesda).
2008 Jun.
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Abstract
Mirror neurons are a distinct class of neurons that transform specific sensory information into a motor format. Mirror neurons have been originally discovered in the premotor and parietal cortex of the monkey. Subsequent neurophysiological (TMS, EEG, MEG) and brain imaging studies have shown that a mirror mechanism is also present in humans. According to its anatomical locations, mirror mechanism plays a role in action and intention understanding, imitation, speech, and emotion feeling.
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