Grant F. Kusick

This study identifies Doc2 as the major Ca2+ sensor for asynchronous release and shows that syt7 supports vesicle docking, with combined effects on synaptic function.

This study investigates the role of SYT7 in synaptic function by analyzing its localization and effects on vesicle docking and synaptic plasticity in mouse hippocampal neurons.

SynapsEM is a computer program that automates synapse morphometry by recording coordinates from segmented structures and calculating synaptic parameters in Matlab.

The paper studies synaptic vesicle dynamics at mouse hippocampal synapses, showing rapid and reversible recruitment of vesicles to release sites after action potentials.

The paper shows that asynchronous release sites are positioned to enhance NMDA receptor activation by reducing magnesium block.