Da-Jiang Zheng

The paper identifies midbrain PAG neurons that regulate courtship squeaks in female mice but not pain-elicited squeaks, suggesting distinct neural pathways for different vocalizations.

The paper investigates Fos expression patterns in the nucleus retroambiguus during mouse ultrasonic vocalizations and distress calls, identifying distinct neuronal populations associated with each vocalization type.

The paper investigates how androgen receptor modulation affects vocal circuitry in Alston's singing mouse, finding that androgens drive coordinated changes in AR abundance across motor and motivational circuits, influencing song characteristics.

The paper maps the neural circuitry underlying vocalizations in Alston's singing mouse using pseudorabies virus tracing, revealing co-labeling patterns in key brain regions involved in vocal production and social behavior.