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Attentional functions of the thalamic reticular nucleus
Reference
S13299
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Verity Brown
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of St Andrews
Department
Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
168,368
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/05/2000
End date
31/07/2003
Duration
39 months
Abstract
The thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN) has been implicated in attentional processes based on its anatomical, electrophysiological and neurochemical relationships with the sensory areas of the thalamus and cortex. However, behavioural evidence is sparse. The aim of this project is to identify those aspects of attention in which the TRN is involved and to characterise the nature of that involvement. Attentional function will be assessed in the rat using tests that have been previously validated in the literature. TRN function will be assessed by c-fos expression or by the effect of lesions. The ultimate goal is to understand the organisation of attention in the mammalian brain.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
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Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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