Yanjie Qiu

The paper shows pyramidal neurons influence the survival and identity of specific interneuron subtypes through non-synaptic mechanisms.

The paper shows that metabotropic signaling in somatostatin interneurons eliminates transient thalamocortical inputs during development, affecting adult exploratory behavior.

The paper identifies cell-type specific circuits formed by subtypes of somatostatin interneurons in the cortex through genetic targeting and connectivity analysis.

The paper maps presynaptic inputs to PV and SST cortical interneurons across cortical areas, revealing region-specific developmental patterns and differential vulnerability to neurodevelopmental disorders.

The paper shows that bottom-up thalamic inputs are essential for establishing top-down connectivity to layer 1 neurogliaform cells in the visual cortex during early development.