ASMR videos, which can leave people feeling tingly and blissful, are surging in popularity. Here’s a look at the science behind the experience. March 31 at 6:01 a.m. A genre of video called ASMR ...

ASMR can send give you shivers of pleasure in response to sound, while misphonia triggers negative reactions so intense it can ruin lives. Scientists are now realizing they have a lot in common.

ASMR videos provide a nice sensation of relaxation may lull you to sleep. Here's what it stands for and why people call it "brain tingles." ...

ASMR - a strange tingle caused by certain sights - is a YouTube subculture. But what's behind it?

ASMR is a brain tingling phenomenon with millions of online seekers, and new research shows that it may provide health benefits well beyond the pleasant sensations.

Hear Nick Higham's report on ASMR videos on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, on 11 December 2014 Subscribe to the BBC News Magazine's email newsletter to get articles sent to your inbox.

What Does ASMR Stand for and What Is It? ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. It's also known as "brain tingles," and it can come from particular sound frequencies or visual things.

Common ASMR triggers include whispering, hair play, and ear brushing. Not all people experience a positive response or any response to these triggers, though. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian ...