Know your brain: an introduction to mirror neurons

Have you heard of mirror neurons? If you’re a little familiar with neuroscience, maybe so, but have you ever wondered why they’re called that? It is because mirror neurons allow us to understand the actions of another person by putting ourselves in their place, we literally replicate their experiences and actions as our own. So what makes these neurons special, exactly? Mirror neurons are special in that they play an important role in human communication and understanding other people.