Melanie A. McNally

Ongoing loss of viable neurons for weeks after mild perinatal hypoxia-ischemia

This study shows that mild perinatal hypoxia-ischemia causes delayed and prolonged neuronal death, with neurons dying later showing normal function and viability for days post-injury.

Displacement of extracellular chloride by immobile anionic constituents of the brain's extracellular matrix

The paper measures extracellular chloride concentrations in the brain and finds they are lower and more variable than previously thought due to displacement by immobile anions, affecting GABAA receptor function.