Scientists Identify Brain Waves That Define The Limits of 'You'

Scientists from Sweden and France have identified specific brain waves in the parietal cortex that correlate with a sense of body ownership, using the rubber hand illusion and EEG readings. The frequency of alpha waves appears to control the sensation of body ownership, with faster waves leading to a tighter sense of self and slower waves making it harder to distinguish between the body and the outside world. These findings could lead to new insights into psychiatric conditions and the development of more realistic prosthetic limbs and virtual reality tools.