Is there a core neural network in empathy? An fMRI based quantitative meta-analysis

▶ A core network of brain regions underlies empathy across all stimuli and tasks. ▶ This network consists of the dACC-aMCC-SMA and bilateral anterior insula. ▶ Cognitive-evaluative and affective-perceptual empathy differ neurally. ▶ C-E empathy involves dorsal aMCC specifically; A-P empathy the right AI.