Curr Biol February 2017 PMID 28162895

The Brain Basis for Misophonia.

Sukhbinder Kumar, Olana Tansley-Hancock, William Sedley, Joel S Winston, Martina F Callaghan, Micah Allen, Thomas E Cope, Phillip E Gander, Doris-Eva Bamiou, Timothy D Griffiths

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Peak: 2 in Mar 2020
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What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect curiosity about the brain basis of misophonia, with posts emphasizing sharing and referencing academic articles like Kumar et al.'s 2017 publication, which indicates moderate engagement. However, some skepticism about the sufficiency of current imaging techniques suggests a cautious attitude toward the research's definitive impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show a mix of opinions, with some skepticism about the conclusiveness of the research, as seen in comments questioning the sufficiency of imaging data.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts express curiosity and a desire to learn more about misophonia, indicated by mentions of sharing and discussing the article.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging by referencing specific research articles, sharing links, and comparing misophonia to other neurodevelopmental conditions, demonstrating moderate involvement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions have limited perceived real-world impact at this stage, mainly focused on awareness and curiosity rather than immediate applications or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • Misophonia is a disorder where certain everyday sounds like eating or breathing trigger strong negative emotions such as anger and anxiety.
  • Brain scans reveal that people with misophonia show exaggerated activity in the anterior insular cortex (AIC), which is involved in emotion and body awareness, when they hear trigger sounds.
  • These individuals also have abnormal brain connectivity and body responses, like increased heart rate and skin response, suggesting that misophonia involves heightened salience or importance attributed to these sounds through brain mechanisms linked to emotion regulation.

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Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

@DanielKofahl Willkommen in der Welt der #Misophonie. Ich bin vollkommen arbeitsunfähig, wenn in meinem Abteil jemand einen Apfel isst. Hat irgendwas mit Synapsen zu tun. https://t.co/nF83Iz7k1N

Jun 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 6,073 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Apr 1, 2024 · 3 likes · 1,793 followers View post →
Ann Juan
@Granny_Petition · X

Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 149 followers View post →
The Quirky Brain Coach PhD, PGCap, PPDip, L5 Coach
@your_nd_coach · X

@Saraheboon I believe Kumar (?) (2017) did a paper on the brain basis for misophonia and I think there is some difference...but if the autistic brain were a tree, I reckon misophonia is just a branch they've found.

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,685 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Mar 31, 2023 · 1 like · 1,793 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

@sometherapist https://t.co/uHTpm3VFJi

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 like · 1,793 followers View post →

All mentions

The International Misophonia Foundation
@misophoniaimf.bsky.social · Bluesky

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word.

May 24, 2025 View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

May 24, 2025 · 1,793 followers View post →
Misophonia Research Fund
@misophoniafund · X

What is the brain basis for #misophonia? Dr. Phillip Gander, MRF funded investigator, discusses his research about the #brain and misophonia for #BrainAwarenessWeek (BAW)! To read Dr. Gander's work: https://t.co/XrUQ1b4QJe To learn more about #BAW: https://t.co/f1AR5Y3grZ https://t.co/8p1rixOPkx

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 like · 92 followers View post →
The International Misophonia Foundation
@MisophoniaFound · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X

Feb 11, 2025 · 22 followers View post →
The International Misophonia Foundation
@MisophoniaFound · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X

Nov 12, 2024 · 1 like · 22 followers View post →
The International Misophonia Foundation
@MisophoniaFound · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X

Nov 9, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
Jolin King
@jolin_king0130 · X

The Brain Basis for Misophonia: Current Biology https://t.co/MnSBgRcpmy

Jun 20, 2024 View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

@sometherapist https://t.co/uHTpm3VFJi

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 like · 1,793 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Apr 1, 2024 · 3 likes · 1,793 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Jan 4, 2024 · 1,793 followers View post →
Gerardo Iga
@GeraPskx · X

The Brain Basis for Misophonia: Current Biology https://t.co/wwAmTZDLKK

Nov 30, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
HumanBrainMatters
@HumanBrainExpo · X

“the brain images are insufficient to establish the ‘brain basis for misophonia’ due to both technical and logical limitations of imaging data” -> https://t.co/4Ij4KNkWOI #brainhealth #humanity #mentalhealth #bodybrain https://t.co/BjwB5Ljnjm

Aug 31, 2023 · 23 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Mar 31, 2023 · 1 like · 1,793 followers View post →
Misophonia International
@MisophoniaInt · X

Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH

Mar 18, 2023 · 1,793 followers View post →
Carlos E Alvarez
@CarlosEAlvare17 · X

@WiringTheBrain Along those lines, I think misophonia is greatly understudied give how tractable its study by imaging and genetics (& thus animal models) seems Kumar et al. The Brain Basis for Misophonia. Curr Biol. 2017 Feb 20;27(4):527-533. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.048.

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,081 followers View post →
The Quirky Brain Coach PhD, PGCap, PPDip, L5 Coach
@your_nd_coach · X

@Saraheboon I believe Kumar (?) (2017) did a paper on the brain basis for misophonia and I think there is some difference...but if the autistic brain were a tree, I reckon misophonia is just a branch they've found.

Feb 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,685 followers View post →
Freddy González
@FSGONZALEZC · X

The Brain Basis for Misophonia https://t.co/fTCZRmuadb

Feb 12, 2021 · 226 followers View post →
dani
@daniellejenna · X

The Brain Basis for Misophonia https://t.co/dVhMGvBJYB

May 11, 2020 · 929 followers View post →
Ann Juan
@Granny_Petition · X

RT @Granny_Petition: Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX

Mar 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 149 followers View post →
Ann Juan
@Granny_Petition · X

Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX

Mar 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 149 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

@DanielKofahl Willkommen in der Welt der #Misophonie. Ich bin vollkommen arbeitsunfähig, wenn in meinem Abteil jemand einen Apfel isst. Hat irgendwas mit Synapsen zu tun. https://t.co/nF83Iz7k1N

Jun 11, 2019 · 5 likes · 6,073 followers View post →