# Large brain map reveals how the brain tracks internal body signals

A large mapping study published in Nature shows how the brain represents sensations from inside the body, a process known as interoception. The findings could help researchers better understand how the brain links bodily states to emotion, pain, and mental health.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03334-2) — 2026-10-21