A Causal Role for Gastric Rhythm in Human Disgust Avoidance

Publication: Current Biology

Camilla L. Nord, Edwin S. Dalmaijer, Thomas Armstrong, Kate Baker, Tim Dalgleish

24 November 2020


Summary:

Disgust is a natural response to unpleasant sights, but for some people, disgust can become pathological, affecting their mental health and quality of life.

Researchers have shown that domperidone, a commonly-prescribed anti-nausea medicine, can help significantly reduce how much volunteers look away from disgusting images. Read the full news story.

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