Keith R. Murphy

Unilateral online ultrasound stimulation of early visual cortex suppresses responses to contralateral visual stimuli

The paper shows that unilateral TUS of early visual cortex suppresses contralateral visual responses, indicating online neuromodulatory effects and dose-dependent suppression.

Energy Deficit is a Key Driver of Sleep Homeostasis

The paper shows that energy deficit drives sleep homeostasis in Drosophila by linking sleep loss to increased metabolic expenditure and food intake, followed by rebound sleep.

Focused ultrasound to the bilateral thalamus causally modulates human cognitive attention in a frequency- and intensity-dependent manner

This study shows that focused ultrasound stimulation of the thalamus can enhance cognitive attention in humans, with effects dependent on frequency and intensity.

Mechanical activation of TWIK-related potassium channel by nanoscopic movement and rapid second messenger signaling.

The paper shows mechanical force activates TREK-1 channels via PLD2 and lipid clustering, leading to second messenger signaling and ion flow.

Brain-wide mapping of neuronal architecture controlling torpor

This study identifies neural circuits in the hypothalamus that regulate torpor by mapping torpor-activated neurons and analyzing their connectivity.

Neurofibromin regulates metabolic rate via neuronal mechanisms in Drosophila

This study shows that dNf1 in Drosophila regulates metabolic rate through neuronal mechanisms, with effects on feeding, lipid stores, and energy expenditure.