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The neural substrates of mindfulness: an fMRI investigation.

Soc Neurosci September 9, 2010 DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2010.513495 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Observational cohort Peer reviewed
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	Proposes that mindfulness practice is associated with increased prefrontal activation and decreased amygdala activation, suggesting enhanced top-down emotional regulation.

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The neural substrates of mindfulness: an fMRI investigation.

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