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The Neuroscience of Phantom Sensations: Can We Feel What’s Not Really There?


New research has established the parameters needed for inducing phantom sensations, enhancing technologies like virtual reality and devices for the hearing impaired. Individuals can experience the sense of touch without actual tactile stimulation. This phenomenon, known as "phantom sensation," oc

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