The neuroscience of alien contact

Cortex has  just released a new issue dealing with paranormal experiences.  Inside is an article dealing with the neurology of people claiming to have contact with aliens.  I found this particularly interesting as certain meditative techniques have consistently led me to undergo similar experiences.  A biological underpinning would seem to be logical and it's interesting to read what scientists can find out under more controlled conditions.

You can find the article here.

The page with the main issue and several other studies can be found here.