Objective The aim of this project is to study a newly discovered neural system, the mirror system, and to assess its role in fundamental cognitive functions such as imitation and understanding intentions of others. In the project are involved seven leading European groups of neuroscientists. They will address the problem of the organization of mirror system at various levels: anatomical, electrophysiological (single neuron recordings from STS) and functional (fMRI and 2DG studies). The basic mechanisms of the mirror system will be investigated in both monkeys and humans using similar stimuli. The higher functions related to mirror system will be investigated in humans using fMRI. Particularly innovative is the use of fMRI technique in monkeys. These experiments will allow the researchers to bridge basic knowledge on mirror mechanism, available in monkeys, with human fMRI data. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologycognitive neuroscience Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-9. - Neurosciences Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator UNIVERSIT DEGLI STUDI DI PARMA Address Via antonio gramsci 14 43100 Parma Italy See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Boulevard pinel 67 69675 Bron See on map FOUNDATION OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY - HELLAS Greece EU contribution € 0,00 Address Vassilika vouton 71110 Iraklion See on map HEINRICH-HEINE-UNIVERSITAET DUESSELDORF Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address C/o universitaetstrasse, 1 40001 Duesseldorf See on map UNIVERSITE CLAUDE BERNARD LYON 1 France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Boulevard pinel 67 69675 Bron See on map UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Queen square WC1N 3BG London See on map UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Westburn lane KY16 9JU St andrews See on map
