A Brainstem reticulotegmental neural ensemble drives acoustic startle reflexes
The function of brainstem reticulotegmental nucleus (RtTg) and its related circuits are not fully understood. Here, the authors report a cochlear nucleus-RtTg-spinal motor neuron circuit that specifically mediates acoustic startle reflexes.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-26723-9 |