Colin J. Johnston

Corticosterone enhances formation of non-fear but not fear memory during infectious illness

This study shows that glucocorticoids given during an acute infectious illness enhance non-fear memory formation but not fear memory, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for PTSD prevention in critically ill patients.

Forebrain glucocorticoid receptor overexpression alters behavioral encoding of hippocampal CA1 pyramidal cells in mice

This study shows that GR overexpression in forebrain neurons alters hippocampal encoding of environmental experiences in mice, increasing activity and sensitivity to emotionally salient behaviors.