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Functional architecture of the human insula mapped
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Nature
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Josef Parvizi and colleagues
United States
October 21, 2026
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Researchers mapped the insular cortex in 87 participants using intracranial electrical stimulation.
The insula is organized into four distinct regions responsible for pain, visceral sensations, and cognitive modulation.
The study reveals that the insula does not just read bodily signals but influences how they are interpreted.
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