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The posts mainly serve to announce the lecture, mentioning details like the speaker, title, date, and location, such as 'Vivien Casagrande Lecture' and 'Reception to follow.' The tone is formal and informative, with words like 'presents' and 'April 27,' which indicate a straightforward communication rather than an enthusiastic or critical discussion.
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Social Mentions
YouTube
3 Videos
1 Posts
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Video Views
19,587
Total Likes
450
Extended Reach
21,107
Social Features
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Top Social Media Posts
VU Chemical Biology
The @VanderbiltBrain Vivien Casagrande Lecture in Systems Neuroscience presents S. Murray Sherman, @UChicago_Neuro: “Functioning of Circuits Connecting Thalamus and Cortex”
April 27, 4 pm CT, 1220 MRB III
Reception to follow lecture -- 7th Floor Terrace, 7140 MRB III https://t.co/RMaG0g5orQ
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Posts referencing the article
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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Function and Location in the Thalamus
The thalamus is more than a relay station, playing a complex role in brain communication. The LGN transmits visual information from the retina and is connected to higher cortical areas, facilitating corticocortical interactions.
October 29, 2022
4,509 views
Medial Geniculate Nucleus of the Thalamus: Auditory Processing Role
The thalamus functions as more than a simple relay, especially in auditory processing. The Medial Geniculate Nucleus relays auditory information from the brain stem to the primary auditory cortex, supporting complex brain communication pathways.
October 19, 2022
2,219 views
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The @VanderbiltBrain Vivien Casagrande Lecture in Systems Neuroscience presents S. Murray Sherman, @UChicago_Neuro: “Functioning of Circuits Connecting Thalamus and Cortex” April 27, 4 pm CT, 1220 MRB III Reception to follow lecture -- 7th Floor Terrace, 7140 MRB III https://t.co/RMaG0g5orQ
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Abstract Synopsis
- The text explains that glutamatergic pathways in the thalamus and cortex include two types of signals: driver inputs, which carry main information, and modulator inputs, which influence how that information is processed.
- It highlights the existence of different thalamic nuclei, where first-order nuclei relay information directly from subcortical sources like the retina, while higher-order nuclei, such as the pulvinar, transfer information between cortical areas via transthalamic pathways involving layer 5 of the cortex.
- The article suggests that many cortical connections involve indirect thalamic routes that could also act as copies of motor commands (efference copies), indicating a broader and more complex role of the thalamus in cortical communication than previously thought.]
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