What makes the thalamus special?

🧠The thalamus, often referred to as the "gateway to consciousness," plays a crucial role in connecting our senses with other brain regions. Except for olfaction, it bridges sensory information to the cortex while also collecting feedback from it.
😴How does the thalamus function during sleep?
In this part of our latest episode with Prof. Holtmaat, we discussed the vital functions of the thalamus and explored why olfactory processing could be an exception.
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