Jessica A. Mong

This study identifies the median preoptic nucleus as a key site where estradiol regulates sleep-wake behavior in female rats, showing sex-specific effects and receptor-dependent mechanisms.

This study investigates the role of astrocytes in estrogen-induced sleep suppression and identifies sex-dependent effects on sleep regulation in female and male rats.

This study investigates how estradiol affects adenosinergic signaling and NREM sleep need in adult female rats, finding that estradiol increases extracellular adenosine and blocks A2A receptor effects in the MnPO.

This study shows methamphetamine increases proceptive behavior by upregulating progesterone receptors and activating Src kinase and ERK1/2 in the medial amygdala of rats.