REM sleep–active MCH neurons are involved in forgetting hippocampus-dependent memories
The neural mechanisms underlying memory regulation during sleep are not yet fully understood. We found that melanin concentrating hormone–producing neurons (MCH neurons…
Izawa S et al. | Science | September 20, 2019
Activity dynamics of amygdala GABAergic neurons during cataplexy of narcolepsy
Recent studies showed activation of the GABAergic neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) triggered cataplexy of sleep disorder narcolepsy. However, there…
Sun Y et al. | eLife | August 14, 2019
Lateral dispersion is required for circuit integration of newly generated dentate granule cells
The process of circuit integration of newly-generated dentate granule cells of the hippo- campus has been presumed to be a dynamic process. In fact, little is known…
Wang J et al. | Nature Communications | June 29, 2019
Neurovascular coupling in the dentate gyrus regulates adult hippocampal neurogenesis
Newborn dentate granule cells (DGCs) are continuously generated in the adult brain. The mechanism underlying how the adult brain governs hippocampal neurogenesis remains…
Shen J et al. | Neuron | June 27, 2019
A striatal interneuron circuit for continuous target pursuit
Most adaptive behaviors require precise tracking of targets in space. In pursuit behavior with a moving target, mice use distance to target to guide their own movement…
Kim N et al. | Nature Communications | June 20, 2019
Orchestrated ensemble activities constitute a hippocampal memory engram
The brain stores and recalls memories through a set of neurons, termed engram cells. However, it is unclear how these cells are organized to constitute a corresponding…
Ghandour K et al. | Nature Communications | June 14, 2019