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Neuroscience Mirror Neurons Empathy

The Neuroscience of Mirror Neurons: The Foundation of Empathy

Understanding the specialized brain cells that fire both when we act and when we observe others, enabling social connection and understanding.

Jelte de Proft

May 2025

Empathy Neuroscience Social Intelligence

The Neurobiology of Empathy: Mirror Neurons, Oxytocin, and the Social Brain

Exploring the neural circuitry of human connection, from the accidental discovery of mirror neurons to the hormonal influence of oxytocin on trust and bonding.

Jelte de Proft

October 2023