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Insulin controls olfactory gain at the first central synapse by regulating periglomerular neuron excitability

The paper shows insulin reduces olfactory sensitivity by inhibiting periglomerular neurons in mice, altering sensory input before it reaches mitral cells.

Perceptual constancy for an odour is acquired through changes in primary sensory neurons

The paper shows that perceptual constancy for odors in mice develops through changes in olfactory receptor neuron sensitivity, enabling stable odor recognition despite concentration variations.

Graded spikes differentially signal neurotransmitter input in cerebrospinal fluid contacting neurons of the mouse spinal cord

The paper shows that cerebrospinal fluid contacting neurons in the mouse spinal cord use different Ca2+ channels to generate graded spikes that signal distinct neurotransmitter inputs.

Telencephalic outputs from the medial entorhinal cortex are copied directly to the hippocampus

The paper shows that Layer 5a cells in the medial entorhinal cortex send a copy of their telencephalic outputs to the hippocampus, suggesting a role in coordinating hippocampal-neocortical interactions.

Neurons from human mesenchymal stem cells display both spontaneous and stimuli responsive activity

This study shows that human mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into functional neurons with spontaneous activity and respond to electrical stimuli.