Anna K. Kamitakahara

This study shows that early exposure to a high-fat diet in mice leads to premature maturation of satiation responses and lasting changes in appetitive behaviors, with sex-specific effects on overconsumption of calorie-dense foods.

This study shows that photoperiod modulates SK channel function in dorsal raphe serotonin neurons through post-transcriptional mechanisms, linking seasonal cues to mood-related behaviors.

This study identifies the developmental timing and trophic factor sensitivity of vagal sensory cell types in mice, showing early emergence and maturation of these cells.

SCAMPR is a pipeline for quantifying and spatially mapping mRNA expression in neurons, demonstrating its effectiveness in analyzing gene expression changes due to early life stress.

This study shows that photoperiod affects TREK-1 channel function and expression in dorsal raphe serotonergic neurons, influencing their excitability.

This study shows that ghrelin signaling through vagal afferent neurons affects feeding, metabolism, and memory by targeting GHSR on these neurons.

This study shows that MET receptor tyrosine kinase is essential for the development of laryngeal motor neurons and their function in ultrasonic vocalization in mice.