Ivan P. Lazarte

The claustrum enhances neural variability by modulating the responsiveness of the prefrontal cortex

This study investigates the claustrum's role in modulating prefrontal cortex neuronal activity, finding it enhances variability and network homogeneity through optogenetic stimulation and silencing.

Perinatal serotonin signalling dynamically influences the development of cortical GABAergic circuits with consequences for lifelong sensory encoding

This study shows that perinatal serotonin signalling affects cortical GABAergic circuit development, leading to lifelong sensory encoding changes.

The visuomotor transformations underlying target-directed behavior

The paper identifies sensorimotor neurons in the zebrafish optic tectum and downstream areas that transform visual stimuli into specific behavioral outputs during hunting, freezing, and escape.

Single neurons and networks in the claustrum integrate input from widespread cortical sources

This study identifies claustrum neurons and their connectivity patterns, showing they integrate inputs from multiple cortical regions and contribute to multimodal sensory processing.