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.
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