Zhe Zhao

The paper shows that insular cortex activity predicts glucose homeostasis by driving anticipatory insulin release and metabolic regulation.

This study identifies leptin receptor-positive neurons in the insula that regulate feeding behavior and body weight through direct interoceptive input.

The paper introduces INGEsT, a behavioral setup for studying ingestive and operant behaviors, demonstrating its use in tracking neural activity during feeding and drinking tasks.

This study identifies CB1 receptor-mediated circuit mechanisms in the insula that regulate water intake, showing distinct roles of anterior and posterior insula projections to the basolateral amygdala.

The paper identifies a circuit involving endocannabinoid modulation of excitatory projections from the anterior cingulate cortex to the basolateral amygdala that promotes water intake.

This study identifies a specific subclass of hippocampal interneurons that regulate recognition memory consolidation through CB1 receptor signaling and GABAergic inhibition.