The Origins of Hallucinations Are Traced in Specialized Brain Cells
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Researchers have identified specialized brain cells linked to hallucinations, shedding new light on the neural mechanisms behind these phenomena, with potential implications for understanding and treating related disorders.
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Maybe there is a similar mechanism when we wake from nightmares. A mode that triggers the conscious boot cycle.