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Scientists Think They’ve Found the Region of the Brain That Regulates Conscious Perception

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Scientists in China have identified areas of the brain that are activated when a person becomes aware of themself and their thoughts.

This appears to be controlled by the thalamus, a central region known for its function as a filter between sensory signals and the cerebral cortex.

The researchers say this is one of the first simultaneous recordings of conscious perception.

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