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Nicholas J. Benfey

Montreal Neurological Institute and HospitalORCID 0000-0002-7741-3490Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Anne SchohliD· 2 shared Edward S. RuthazeriD· 2 shared Anton T. Benfey· 1 shared David FoubertiD· 1 shared Erica CianfaranoiD· 1 shared Finnley CooksoniD· 1 shared Olivia Ruge· 1 shared Vanessa J. LiiD· 1 shared

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Norepinephrine acts through radial astrocytes in the developing optic tectum to enhance threat detection and escape behavior

Nicholas J. Benfey, Finnley Cookson, David Foubert, Erica Cianfarano, Olivia Ruge, Anton T. Benfey, Anne Schohl, Edward S. Ruthazer

This study shows norepinephrine activates radial astrocytes in the optic tectum, altering visual processing to enhance threat detection and escape behavior in developing Xenopus laevis.

Cell Reports · Jan 28, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Sodium-Calcium Exchanger Mediates Sensory-Evoked Glial Calcium Transients in the Developing Retinotectal System

Nicholas J. Benfey, Vanessa J. Li, Anne Schohl, Edward S. Ruthazer

The paper shows that sodium-calcium exchangers (NCX) are critical for visually-evoked calcium transients in radial astrocytes during Xenopus laevis retinotectal development.

Cell Reports · Oct 1, 2021Peer-reviewedNeuroscience