Thalamic Neuron (IMAGE) NIH/National Institute of Mental Health Caption Halassa studied the communications of neurons in the mediodorsal thalamus, such as the one shown here. Credit Michael Halassa, M.D., Ph.D., NYU Langone Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.