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Brain damage reveals how a specific region generates mind-wandering

Damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex hinders a person's ability to let their mind wander. A new small study suggests this brain region is necessary for generating the internal thoughts and memories that distract us from the present.

Brain damage reveals how a specific region generates mind-wandering

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