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¹Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod, UMR5229, CNRS-University of Lyon 1, Lyon, France.

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The pulvinar nucleus, a key brain region, shows distinct functional connections with the cortex. Understanding these pulvino-cortical networks is crucial for deciphering the pulvinar

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Primate Brain Connectivity

Background:

The pulvinar, the thalamus' largest nucleus, is functionally diverse and implicated in cognition.
Its role as a cortical hub is suggested by extensive reciprocal connections, but its precise function remains unclear.
Understanding pulvino-cortical functional connectivity is essential for elucidating the pulvinar's cognitive functions.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the functional connectivity between the pulvinar and the cortex along major anatomical axes.
To identify specific pulvino-cortical projection fields and their organizational principles.

Main Methods:

Analysis of awake resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from 10 adult macaques.
Characterization of pulvino-cortical functional connectivity along ventro-dorsal, antero-posterior, and medio-lateral axes.
Identification of functional connectivity gradients and local projection fields within cortical sulci.

Main Results:

Two global functional connectivity gradients (antero-posterior and ventro-dorsal) were identified in the pulvinar, mirroring structural connectivity patterns.
Multiple local pulvino-cortical projection fields were found in specific cortical sulci (e.g., LS, IPS, PS, ACC).
Functional projection fields generally align with the anatomical axes of these sulci, with some exhibiting multiple pulvinar inputs.

Conclusions:

The pulvinar exhibits a complex organization of functional connectivity with the cortex, characterized by global gradients and localized projection fields.
These findings suggest a fundamental organizational principle in pulvino-cortical connectivity.
A deeper understanding of this connectional organization will advance our knowledge of pulvino-cortical interactions and the pulvinar's role in cognition.