Research is proposed which will investigate neurophychological functions of the basal ganglia. Experiments will be performed in awake behaving cats. Single unit recording techniques will be used to assess sensory information processing and neuronal correlates of movement within various basal ganglia areas. This research should provide information which is relevant both to experimental and clinical questions in physiological psychology.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS021418-04
Application #
3402510
Study Section
Biopsychology Study Section (BPO)
Project Start
1984-01-01
Project End
1986-08-31
Budget Start
1986-05-01
Budget End
1986-08-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Department
Type
Schools of Veterinary Medicine
DUNS #
003137015
City
Blacksburg
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
24060
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Manetto, C; Lidsky, T I (1988) Striatal influences on paravermal cerebellar activity. Exp Brain Res 73:53-60
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