Sachiko Haga‐Yamanaka

Variations of neuronal properties in the region of locus coeruleus of mice

The paper identifies electrophysiological diversity in locus coeruleus neurons of mice, revealing fast-spiking interneurons whose activity is masked by anesthesia.

Hypothalamic representation of the imminence of predator threat detected by the vomeronasal organ in mice

The paper shows that fresh cat saliva activates distinct VMH neurons in mice, correlating with freezing behavior intensity, indicating a time-sensitive olfactory circuit for predator threat detection.

Plasticity of gene expression in the nervous system by exposure to environmental odorants that inhibit HDACs

The paper investigates how exposure to volatile chemicals, like diacetyl, affects gene expression and physiology by inhibiting HDACs in Drosophila and human cells.

Bidirectional pharmacological perturbations of the noradrenergic system differentially affect tactile detection

This study investigates how bidirectional pharmacological perturbations of the noradrenergic system affect tactile detection in mice, finding distinct behavioral impacts from localized versus systemic treatments.