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Science & ResearchAug 29, 2026

Descending somatosensory and motor cortical inputs shape auditory processing in the midbrain

Integrating multisensory and behavioral information is essential for sensory perception.

Integrating multisensory and behavioral information is essential for sensory perception. In the auditory system, multisensory and behavioral influences emerge early in subcortical structures. Descending projections from non-auditory cortical areas are well positioned to convey…

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