Paulius Viskaitis

Orexin population activity precisely reflects net body movement across behavioral and metabolic states

The paper identifies orexin/hypocretin neurons as precise encoders of net body movement across behaviors and metabolic states, independent of head movement and nutritional state.

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation during movement modulates motor neural circuitry without widespread cortical or autonomic activation

This study investigates how transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) interacts with movement in healthy adults, finding context-specific effects on motor systems without widespread autonomic activation.

Transient targeting of hypothalamic orexin neurons alleviates seizures in a mouse model of epilepsy

This study identifies a link between hypothalamic orexin neuron activity and seizures in a mouse model and shows that targeting this activity with deep brain stimulation can reduce seizures.

Exploratory rearing is governed by hypothalamic MCH cells according to the locus coeruleus

The paper identifies hypothalamic MCH cells as a neural module that tracks and controls exploratory rearing through interactions with locus coeruleus neurons.

Disentangling the role of NAc D1 and D2 cells in hedonic eating

This study investigates the roles of NAc D1 and D2 cells in hedonic eating by analyzing their contributions to liking and wanting, revealing distinct functions in food choice and overconsumption.

Orexin cells efficiently decode blood glucose dynamics to drive adaptive behavior

This study shows that orexin neurons decode blood glucose dynamics to drive adaptive behavior in mice by tracking glucose gradients and generating neural adaptations.

Rapid sensory integration in orexin neurons governs probability of future movements

This study shows orexin/hypocretin neurons rapidly control movement by integrating sensory input and initiating locomotion.