Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit a diverse range of behavioral
features and genetic backgrounds, but whether different genetic forms of autism involve …

The calcium binding protein parvalbumin (PV) in the mammalian neocortex is expressed in
a subpopulation of cortical GABAergic inhibitory interneurons. PV–producing interneurons …

Episodic memories formed in early childhood rapidly decay, but their latent traces remain
stored long term. These memories require the dorsal hippocampus (dHPC) and seem to …

Early experience with food influences taste preference in adulthood. How gustatory
experience influences development of taste preferences and refinement of cortical circuits …

Sensory driven activity during early life is critical for setting up the proper connectivity of the
sensory cortices. We ask here whether social play behavior, a particular form of social …

Mutations in MECP2 cause the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome. MECP2 codes
for methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2), a transcriptional regulator that activates genetic …

Over the last decade, the comorbidity between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and
epilepsy has been widely demonstrated, and many hypotheses regarding the common …

Background Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with gradual memory loss and anxiety
which affects~ 75% of AD patients. This study investigated whether AD‐associated anxiety …

Most animals display robust parental behaviors that support the survival and well-being of
their offspring. The manifestation of parental behaviors is accompanied by physiological and …

The ability to represent one's own position in relation to cues, goals, or threats is crucial to
successful goal-directed behavior. Using optotagging in knock-in rats expressing Cre …