Satomi Chiken

Left-right asymmetry of the microminipig brain.

The paper investigates left-right asymmetry in the microminipig brain, showing structural differences in specific brain regions and suggesting MMPs as a suitable model for studying cerebral and cerebellar asymmetry.

Distinct roles of two thalamostriatal systems in learning processes of visual discrimination in common marmosets

This study shows that two thalamostriatal systems in common marmosets have distinct roles in visual discrimination learning, with one affecting reversal learning and the other impacting task acquisition.

Transient response of basal ganglia network in healthy and low-dopamine state

This study uses a network model of the basal ganglia to show that low-dopamine state alters transient responses and oscillatory activity through changes in direct pathway and recurrent connectivity within the globus pallidus externa.

Subthalamic nucleus stabilizes movements by reducing neural spike variability in monkey basal ganglia: chemogenetic study

This study uses chemogenetic suppression of the subthalamic nucleus in monkeys to show it reduces spike variability in the basal ganglia, leading to more stable movements.

Forelimb movements evoked by optogenetic stimulation of the macaque motor cortex

This study demonstrates effective optogenetic stimulation of the macaque motor cortex to evoke forelimb movements and muscle activity comparable to conventional electrical stimulation.