The Thalamus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108722933)

The thalamus is a key structure in the mammalian brain, providing a hub for communication within and across distributed forebrain networks. Research in this area has undergone a revolution in the last decade, with findings that suggest an expanded role for the thalamus in sensory processing, motor control, arousal regulation, and cognition. Moving beyond previous studies of anatomy and cell neurochemistry, scientists have expanded into investigations of cognitive function, and harness new methods and theories of neural computation. This book provides a survey of topics at the cutting edge of this field, covering basic anatomy, evolution, development, physiology and computation. It is also the first book to combine these disciplines in one place, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of thalamus research, and will be an essential resource for students and experts in biology, medicine and computer science.

Author: Michael M. Halassa
ISBN-10: 1108722938
ISBN-13: 9781108722933
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2025
Pages: 452
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.92d