Xi Chu

Distinct protocerebral neuropils associated with attractive and aversive female-produced odorants in the male moth brain

The paper maps neural projections in the male moth brain that process female-produced odorants, showing spatial separation of attraction and inhibition signals with behavioral flexibility.

Rat ultrasonic vocalizations and novelty-induced social and non-social investigation behavior in a seminatural environment

This study investigates whether ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in rats serve an auditory communication purpose by examining their impact on social and non-social behaviors in a novel environment.

A novel major output target for pheromone-sensitive projection neurons in male moths

The paper identifies the column as the major target of lateral-tract MGC neurons in male moths, which respond rapidly to pheromones and plant-odors, suggesting a role in fast, hard-wired behaviors.