Catarina Santos

Inhibition of oxytocin neurons during key periods of development has long-term behavioural and body composition effects.

This study inhibits oxytocin neurons during different developmental stages in mice, revealing long-term behavioral and metabolic effects depending on timing and sex.

Leptin antagonism improves Rett syndrome phenotype in symptomatic Mecp2-deficient mice.

This study shows that reducing leptin signaling alleviates Rett syndrome symptoms in Mecp2-deficient mice by improving neurological and physiological functions.

Investigation of a Novel Mouse Model of Prader-Willi Syndrome with Invalidation of Necdin and Magel2

This study creates a novel mouse model with deletion of Necdin and Magel2 genes, revealing functional interactions and phenotypes relevant to Prader-Willi Syndrome.