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Scott Ng-Evans

University of Washington

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Assay:electronic health records· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:mouse· 2 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 1

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Barbara JuareziD· 2 shared Jordan E. ElumiD· 2 shared Joshua X. YeeiD· 2 shared Larry S. ZweifeliD· 2 shared Abigail J. Elerding· 1 shared Adriana MendeziD· 1 shared Alexandria D. Murry· 1 shared Avery C. HunkeriD· 1 shared

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Distinct dynamics and intrinsic properties in ventral tegmental area populations mediate reward association and motivation

Jordan E. Elum, Eric R Szelenyi, Barbara Juarez, Alexandria D. Murry, G. I. Loginov, Catalina A. Zamorano, Pan Gao, Ginny Wu, Scott Ng-Evans, Joshua X. Yee, Xiangmin Xu, Sam A. Golden, Larry S. Zweifel

The paper identifies distinct functional roles of VTA dopamine subpopulations in reward association and motivation using electrophysiology and optogenetics in mice.

Cell Reports · Aug 27, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Temporal scaling of dopamine neuron firing and dopamine release by distinct ion channels shape behavior

Barbara Juarez, Mi-Seon Kong, Yong Sang Jo, Jordan E. Elum, Joshua X. Yee, Scott Ng-Evans, Marcella M. Cline, Avery C. Hunker, Meagan A. Quinlan, Madison A. Baird, Abigail J. Elerding, Mia Johnson, Derek Ban, Adriana Mendez, Nastacia L. Goodwin, , Larry S. Zweifel

This study shows that Kv4.3 and BKCa1.1 ion channels regulate dopamine neuron firing and release on different time scales, influencing distinct phases of reinforced behavior in mice.

Science Advances · Aug 11, 2023Peer-reviewedNeuroscience