Somatostatin neurons in the rostral nucleus of the solitary tract are functionally heterogeneous
B. Kalyanasundar, Charlotte Klimovich, Susan P. Travers
This study shows that somatostatin neurons in the rostral nucleus of the solitary tract (rNST) are functionally heterogeneous, with some responding to bitter stimuli and others to sweet, umami, or sour tastants.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience