Anna Błasiak

This study identifies a circuit in the medial prefrontal cortex where oxytocin modulates interneurons to promote social behavior in female rats, even under physiological stress.

This study investigates how early-life stress affects nucleus incertus neurons in rats, finding altered gene expression, dendritic structure, and electrophysiological properties linked to stress and compulsive behavior.

The paper identifies distinct distributions and functions of dopamine receptor-expressing neurons in the motor cortex, showing D2+ neurons specifically affect skilled forelimb reaching.

The paper identifies the nucleus incertus (NI) in humans using neurochemical markers and shows its RLN3 expression and potential involvement in Alzheimer's disease pathology.

The paper investigates mitochondrial dysfunction in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons from idiopathic Parkinson's disease patients, finding reduced mitochondrial fitness and ATP availability linked to decreased neuronal excitability.

This study shows that knocking down mu and delta opioid receptors in dopamine receptor D1-expressing neurons does not impair reward sensitivity or related behaviors.