Mary‐Louise Risher

This study shows that adolescent alcohol exposure disrupts astrocyte-synaptic coupling in male rats, leading to persistent behavioral impairments that can be partially reversed by astrocyte activation.

The paper analyzes RNA-seq data from rats to identify gene pathways affected by binge EtOH exposure, withdrawal, and abstinence, revealing distinct effects on neuroinflammation, sleep, and bioenergetics.

This study uses a novel vapor paradigm to examine age- and sex-specific effects of socialization on voluntary ethanol self-administration in rats, finding higher consumption in females and increased preference during social access.