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This suggests that thalamic input selectively strengthens specific neuron types, helping them form coordinated networks and mature functionally.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

These neurons, known as TRPV1 neurons, seem to pass their signal to TAC1 spinal cord neurons, which project to the medial thalamic nucleus, a key sensory relay station at the base of the brain.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 10, 2018

“We were surprised to see such a strong thalamic involvement.”

From Nature • Jul. 8, 2014

An electrode that is planted deep in the thalamus may counteract the excessive inhibition of thalamic neurons and thus switch them on again.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2014

The delocalizer, reacting on the thalamic region of my brain, intercepted pain currents and allowed me to exist without physical feeling.

From Walls of Acid by Hasse, Henry