The engagement of layer 6 corticothalamic neurons in somatosensation
Elaida D. Dimwamwa, Nelson Chang, Christian Waiblinger, Garrett B. Stanley
This study shows that layer 6 corticothalamic neurons in awake mice encode tactile stimuli presence but not fine details, and predict behavioral outcomes in a detection task.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience