Gender differences in the mu rhythm during empathy for pain: An electroencephalographic study

@article{Yang2009GenderDI,
  title={Gender differences in the mu rhythm during empathy for pain: An electroencephalographic study},
  author={Chia-Yen Yang and Jean Decety and Shin-Yi Lee and Chenyi Chen and Yawei Cheng},
  journal={Brain Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={1251},
  pages={176-184}
}
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