Publications by authors named "Bram Nuttin"
Article Synopsis
- Neuronal cell types in the brain form circuits that influence behavior, specifically in the context of orienting and defensive actions in mice.
- By using functional ultrasound imaging and optogenetics, researchers identified how stimulating different neuronal groups in the superior colliculus activates distinct brain regions and triggers various behaviors.
- Interestingly, this study highlights the involvement of the posterior paralaminar nuclei of the thalamus in suppressing habituation and demonstrates that neurons in downstream areas respond more to threatening visual cues, providing new insights into the brain's organizational structure for controlling instinctive behaviors.
