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The science of laughing

Science Weekly

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The Science of Laughter

This chapter explores the mechanics and physiological effects of laughter, highlighting its role as a non-verbal emotional expression. It contrasts human laughter with that of other primates and discusses the neural mechanisms that differentiate between involuntary and voluntary laughter.

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