Sensory illusion can provide insight for body representation brain disorders

As per a new study conducted at Neuroscience Research Australia it has been proved that now people can be easily misled or tricked by making them believe that an artificial finger could be their own. As a latest discovery has proved that brain does not need many signals to take or imagine picture of own body. It is the first time ever the illusion has been made with the help of sensory tools from the muscles. This makes the brain believe that extra finger is part of body. The Professor Simon Gandevia, Deputy Director from Neuroscience Research Australia explains that “It may seem silly to ask yourself whether your index finger is part of your body. However, our current findings demonstrate that this question has led to important insights into key brain functions. These findings could lead to new clinical interventions where the addition or the removal of specific sensory stimuli is used to change someone's body image.”