Author: Morse, Melvin L.; Venecia, David; Milstein, Jerrold
Description: Prior hypotheses as to the etiology of near-death experiences (NDEs) have been limited to psychiatric explanations or brief discussions of endorphins as causative agents. We present a neurophysiological explanation for NDEs based on their similarities with lysergic acid-, ketamine-, and hypercapnia-induced hallucinations. We believe the core NDE is genetically imprinted and triggered by serotonergic mechanisms.
Subject headings: Near-death experiences; Etiology; Hallucinations; Neurophysiology
Publication year: 1989
Journal or book title: Journal of Near-Death Studies
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 45-53
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