Swiss neurologists research the brain part involved in out-of body-experiences

Neuroscientists in Lausanne study the weird phenomenon to prove it’s not an illusion, or paranormal, but an organic process triggered by a malfunction in a very specific spot inside the brain. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on November 18, 2010 - 11:35

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