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The Default Mode Network and Emotional Processing: A Narrative Review of Lesion and Neuroimaging Studies

Preprints.org July 2, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202607.0140.v1 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Narrative review
Topics Default mode network
Key findings The default mode network plays a key role in emotional processing, with lesion and neuroimaging evidence linking it to emotional regulation and mood disorders.

Abstract

The Default Mode Network and Emotional Processing: A Narrative Review of Lesion and Neuroimaging Studies