Nature May 2018 PMID 29720647

A midline thalamic circuit determines reactions to visual threat.

Lindsey D Salay, Nao Ishiko, Andrew D Huberman

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The study investigates how internal feelings and visual threats influence behavior in mice, specifically their responses like freezing or seeking shelter.
Researchers identified key brain regions, including the ventral midline thalamus and its nuclei (Xi and Re), that play significant roles in controlling these behavioral responses.
The findings may help us understand disorders related to arousal and decision-making, such as phobias and PTSD.

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