Jacqueline R. Giovanniello

Striatal cell-type-specific encoding stability and reorganization for goal-directed behavior and habit

The paper tracks and manipulates striatal neuron activity during goal-directed learning and habit formation, finding D1+ neurons maintain stable action representations while A2A+ neurons show transient or slow reorganization.

A dual-pathway architecture enables chronic stress to disrupt agency and promote habit formation

This study identifies a dual amygdala-striatal pathway architecture by which chronic stress disrupts agency and promotes habit formation in mice.

Neurotensin neurons in the central extended amygdala control energy balance

This study identifies Neurotensin-expressing neurons in the mouse IPAC that regulate energy balance by modulating feeding behavior and physical activity.

Sex-specific stress-related behavioral phenotypes and central amygdala dysfunction in a mouse model of 16p11.2 microdeletion

This study identifies sex-specific anxiety-related behavioral and neural circuit changes in a mouse model of 16p11.2 microdeletion.

A central amygdala-globus pallidus circuit conveys unconditioned stimulus information and controls fear learning

This study identifies a CeA-GPe circuit that conveys unconditioned stimulus information and controls fear learning in mice.