John A. Dani

This study shows chronic alcohol exposure increases GluN3A-containing NMDARs in VTA dopamine neurons, altering their biophysical properties and glycine responsiveness.

This study shows that increasing ACSS2 levels protects neurons from age-related and tau-induced decline by enhancing synaptic and longevity gene expression.

This study shows that activating VTA glutamatergic neurons suppresses hippocampal sharp-wave ripples during NREM sleep and induces head movements in mice.

This study shows that adolescent nicotine exposure alters VTA GABA neuron responses to morphine, enhancing morphine reward in adulthood.

This study shows that fear conditioning increases synaptic strength in the hippocampal CA1 commissural pathway and alters sleep patterns in mice.

This study shows that adolescent stress increases adult ethanol self-administration and alters VTA GABA signaling in rats.