Thalamocortical System II

Explore the intricacies of the thalamocortical system in this comprehensive lecture by Murray Sherman from the University of Chicago, presented at the Brain and Computation Boot Camp hosted by the Simons Institute. Delve into various aspects of neural architecture and function, including cell types, synapses, and parallel processing in the brain. Examine the roles of different neurons such as ganglion cells, retina cells, and matrix cells, as well as the importance of glutamatergic and modulatory systems. Investigate cortical inputs, dendritic inputs, and transatlantic cortical processing, with a focus on the somatosensory system. Learn about the pulvinar area, integration processes, metabotropic receptors, and cortical synapses. Gain valuable insights into the complex workings of the thalamocortical system through this in-depth, hour-long presentation.