Some interesting research with an interpretation I'm highly dubious of: http://www.psmag.com/kickers/findings-kickers/intuitions-immortality-conception-life-birth-73776/ http://www.psmag.com/kickers/findings-kickers/intuitions-immortality-conception-life-birth-73776/
There is much still to understand about the mind - like how it works - but not so much we need to leap to supernatural conclusions just yet.