This illustration shows our experimental setup where participants viewed a virtual body through VR goggles and received touch on their back. The experiment revealed that different interpretations of ...

To learn from a virtual body, it would need to be able to accurately simulate or predict how the body responds to internal and external changes. What happens when a virus infects someone? What will ...

A study from Hiroshima University found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights into ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients assigned a virtual mind-body program experienced a lower likelihood for hospitalizations and fewer days ...

A study found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights into why some people may ...