1994
Sensory gating mechanisms of the thalamus
McCormick D, Bal T. Sensory gating mechanisms of the thalamus. Current Opinion In Neurobiology 1994, 4: 550-556. PMID: 7812144, DOI: 10.1016/0959-4388(94)90056-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral cortexThalamocortical circuitsRole of GABAASleep-wake cycleGABAB receptorsNeurotransmitter systemsThalamocortical activityAbnormal functionThalamusSensory-motor informationDense projectionsCortexAbnormal patternsCellular mechanismsVivo investigationsSensory informationGABAABrainstemReceptors
1983
Neuronal responses of the rabbit brainstem during performance of the classically conditioned nictitating membrane (NM)/eyelid response
McCormick D, Lavond D, Thompson R. Neuronal responses of the rabbit brainstem during performance of the classically conditioned nictitating membrane (NM)/eyelid response. Brain Research 1983, 271: 73-88. PMID: 6883122, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(83)91366-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrainstem nucleiSensory nucleusReticular regionsSuperior colliculusNeuronal responsesLong-term neuronal changesCorneal airpuff unconditioned stimulusEyeblink responseRecent lesion studiesNeuronal unit activityRelated brainstem nucleiUnconditioned stimulusAirpuff unconditioned stimulusNeuronal changesPeriaqueductal grayRabbit brainstemIpsilateral cerebellumFacial nucleusPontine nucleiAuditory nucleiAccessory abducensUnit activityBrainstemLesion studiesCerebellum