The thalamus as a relay station and gatekeeper: relevance to brain disorders

Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 203 - 218
Published: Feb 1, 2017
Abstract
Here, we provide a review of behavioural, cognitive, and neural studies of the thalamus, including its role in attention, consciousness, sleep, and motor processes. We further discuss neuropsychological and brain disorders associated with thalamus function, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Korsakoff’s syndrome, and sleep disorders. Importantly, we highlight how thalamus-related processes and disorders can be explained by the...
Paper Details
Title
The thalamus as a relay station and gatekeeper: relevance to brain disorders
Published Date
Feb 1, 2017
Volume
28
Issue
2
Pages
203 - 218
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