Laura P. Montes

The nucleus accumbens dorsomedial column: distinct anterior-posterior inputs and activation inversely associated with opioid relapse

This study maps the anatomical connections and activation patterns of the dorsomedial nucleus accumbens (dmACB) and finds reduced dmACB activation correlates with increased opioid seeking after abstinence.

Topographic organization of bidirectional connections between the cingulate region (infralimbic area and anterior cingulate area, dorsal part) and the interbrain (diencephalon) of the adult male rat

The paper maps reciprocal connections between the cingulate region and the diencephalon in rats, revealing spatial segregation of infralimbic and anterior cingulate area connections.

Mutations in the zebrafish hmgcs1 gene reveal a novel function for isoprenoids during red blood cell development.

This study identifies mutations in the zebrafish hmgcs1 gene that impair cholesterol and isoprenoid synthesis, leading to reduced red blood cell development and GATA1 expression.