Cortical inter-hemispheric circuits for multimodal vocal learning in songbirds.

ABSTRACT: Vocal learning in songbirds and humans is strongly influenced by social interactions based on sensory inputs from several modalities. Songbird vocal learning is mediated by cortico-basal ganglia circuits that include the SHELL region of lateral magnocellular nucleus of the anterior nidopallium (LMAN), but little is known concerning neural pathways that could integrate multimodal sensory information with SHELL circuitry. In addition, cortical pathways that mediate the precise coordination between hemispheres required for song production have been little studied. In order to identify candidate mechanisms for multimodal sensory integration and bilateral coordination for vocal learning in zebra finches, we investigated the anatomical organization of two regions that receive input from SHELL: t

SUBMITTER: Paterson AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6301027 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature