The Science of Disgust

The video explores how the brain recognizes and processes the emotion of disgust. It highlights the role of the insula in recognizing disgust, especially through studies involving patients with Huntington's disease and epilepsy. The insula is part of a larger network that processes emotions. Cultural expressions of disgust, such as facial expressions and the word 'yuck', are also discussed. Additionally, the video mentions how the smell of chocolate can trigger relaxation by increasing Theta brain waves.

What findings were observed when patients with epilepsy viewed faces showing disgust?

How does the experience of disgust relate to brain activity, particularly in the anterior insular cortex?