Thalamic nuclei convey diverse contextual information to layer 1 of visual cortex
Sensory perception depends on the context in which a stimulus occurs. Prevailing models
emphasize cortical feedback as the source of contextual modulation. However, higher order …
emphasize cortical feedback as the source of contextual modulation. However, higher order …
The retrosplenial-parietal network and reference frame coordination for spatial navigation.
The retrosplenial cortex is anatomically positioned to integrate sensory, motor, and visual
information and is thought to have an important role in processing spatial information and …
information and is thought to have an important role in processing spatial information and …
Layer 1 neocortex: Gating and integrating multidimensional signals
Summary Layer 1 (L1) of the neocortex acts as a nexus for the collection and processing of
widespread information. By integrating ascending inputs with extensive top-down activity …
widespread information. By integrating ascending inputs with extensive top-down activity …
Structural and functional organization of the midline and intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus
The midline and intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus form a major part of the “limbic
thalamus;” that is, thalamic structures anatomically and functionally linked with the limbic …
thalamus;” that is, thalamic structures anatomically and functionally linked with the limbic …
Retrosplenial cortical neurons encode navigational cues, trajectories and reward locations during goal directed navigation
LC Vedder, AMP Miller, MB Harrison… - Cerebral Cortex, 2017 - academic.oup.com
The retrosplenial cortex (RSC) plays an important role in memory and spatial navigation. It
shares functional similarities with the hippocampus, including the presence of place fields …
shares functional similarities with the hippocampus, including the presence of place fields …
A whole-brain atlas of inputs to serotonergic neurons of the dorsal and median raphe nuclei
The serotonin system is proposed to regulate physiology and behavior and to underlie mood
disorders; nevertheless, the circuitry controlling serotonergic neurons remains …
disorders; nevertheless, the circuitry controlling serotonergic neurons remains …
[HTML][HTML] State-dependent architecture of thalamic reticular subnetworks
Behavioral state is known to influence interactions between thalamus and cortex, which are
important for sensation, action, and cognition. The thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN) is …
important for sensation, action, and cognition. The thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN) is …
Closing the loop in primate prefrontal cortex: inter-laminar processing
I Opris, JL Fuqua, PF Huettl, GA Gerhardt… - Frontiers in neural …, 2012 - frontiersin.org
Prefrontal cortical (PFC) activity in the primate brain emerging from minicolumnar
microcircuits plays a critical role in cognitive processes dealing with executive control of …
microcircuits plays a critical role in cognitive processes dealing with executive control of …
A genetically defined tecto-thalamic pathway drives a system of superior-colliculus-dependent visual cortices
JM Brenner, R Beltramo, CR Gerfen, S Ruediger… - Neuron, 2023 - cell.com
Cortical responses to visual stimuli are believed to rely on the geniculo-striate pathway.
However, recent work has challenged this notion by showing that responses in the …
However, recent work has challenged this notion by showing that responses in the …
[HTML][HTML] Specific connectivity optimizes learning in thalamocortical loops
Thalamocortical loops have a central role in cognition and motor control, but precisely how
they contribute to these processes is unclear. Recent studies showing evidence of plasticity …
they contribute to these processes is unclear. Recent studies showing evidence of plasticity …