Olivia Ruge

Norepinephrine acts through radial astrocytes in the developing optic tectum to enhance threat detection and escape behavior

This study shows norepinephrine activates radial astrocytes in the optic tectum, altering visual processing to enhance threat detection and escape behavior in developing Xenopus laevis.

Temporal variability enhances the acquisition of stereotyped communication signals

This study shows that deviations from stereotyped syllable sequences and timing in zebra finches do not reduce vocal learning and can even enhance it in later-developing birds.