Wenchang Li

The paper investigates using Ca2+ imaging to detect gap junctional coupling in Xenopus tadpole neurons but finds it ineffective due to rapid Ca2+ clearance and membrane resealing.

This study shows how Xenopus laevis tadpoles use specialized motor rhythms and body mechanics to escape capture by generating reactive forces through direct mechanical interactions.

The paper builds whole-body computer models of frog tadpoles to study decision-making mechanisms and reproduces realistic swimming behavior through integration of neural and biomechanical systems.

The study investigates the physiological role of the Xenopus laevis tadpole lateral line system, showing that activating the anterior lateral line evokes escape responses and halts ongoing swimming.