Artificially recreating déjà vu

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Researchers from the Leeds Memory Group have successfully recreated the sensation of déjà vu in a laboratory setting using hypnosis techniques. This breakthrough provides insights into the neurological underpinnings of the phenomenon, which has long puzzled scientists. The findings are detailed in articles from reputable sources, including a subscription-based piece in NewScientist and a popular science explanation on ScienceAlert.

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Very interesting stuff...

Scientists believe they have found a way to probe the mysterious phenomenon of feeling you have witnessed something before - deja vu.

Leeds Memory Group researchers say they have gone some way to recreating the sensation in the lab using hypnosis.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5194382.stm

The NewScientist article requires subscription.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel...25614.400-d%E9j%E0-vu-created-in-the-lab.html
 
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