The ascending projections of the nuclei of the descending trigeminal tract (nTTD) in the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

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The projections of the nTTD were examined in a songbird, using in vivo injections of sensitive neural tracers. The results revealed a high degree of intra‐trigeminal connectivity (blue) and demonstrated ascending projections to the contralateral thalamus (red), similar to those in mammals.

Source: The Journal of Comparative Neurology - May 23, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Macarena Faunes, J. Martin Wild Tags: Research Article Source Type: research